Brendan Michel

Brendan Michel joined Palmer Holland as a Market Intelligence Analyst in June of 2015. Throughout his career with Palmer Holland, Brendan has worked closely with decision makers across the business, applying his market intelligence background to supplier strategy, customer engagement, and commercial growth.

In his current role as Business Manager - Consumer & Life Sciences, Brendan is responsible for facilitating and managing relationships with supplier partners, supporting Palmer Holland’s C&LS national sales team, and helping drive growth across multiple markets, including Food & Nutrition, Personal Care, HI&I Care, Healthcare & Pharma, and Agriculture.

In addition to his business management responsibilities, Brendan manages several of Palmer Holland’s largest food and beverage accounts, working directly with customers to understand their needs, identify specialty ingredient solutions, and support innovation in food, beverage, nutrition, and consumer-focused applications. His role also includes people-leadership responsibility, with a focus on managing and developing a direct report within the business.

Brendan holds a B.A. in business competitive intelligence from Mercyhurst University. He resides in Midland, MI, with his wife, Mary, their son, and their dog as they prepare to welcome another child to their family in the fall of 2026. Outside of work, Brendan enjoys sports, travel, reading, exploring the outdoors, spending time with friends and family, and all things food.