| Michael Peel | |
| Education: | M.B.A., Finance |
| Alma Mater: | Columbia Business School |
| Known For: | Human Resources Management |
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| Awards: | Fellow of The National Academy of Human Resources |
Michael A. Peel is a human resources professional and a fellow of The National Academy of Human Resources.[1] He served as the vice-president of human resources and administration for Yale University until his retirement in 2017.[2] Prior to his position a Yale, he served 17 years at General Mills.[3]
Michael A. Peel received his M.B.A. in finance from Columbia Business School.[2] Peel spent 15 years at PepsiCo, including as chief human resources officer for two of its subsidiaries.[2] He joined General Mills in 1991 as their chief human resources officer and was named executive vice-president of human resources and global business services in 2007. In July 2008 Peel appeared in the cover story of Human Resources Executive magazine.[4] Upon leaving General Mills, he was hired by Yale University. In 2002, Peel was elected as a fellow of The National Academy of Human Resources.[2]
Peel has been a board member of the Walker Art Center board of directors,[5] and is a former vice chair of the Human Resources Policy Association.[6] He also became a member of the board of Sleep Number Corporation in 2003,[7] and he has been a member of the board of directors for Pier 1 Imports, Inc since 2013.[8] In 2018 Peel became a senior advisor to ghSMART & Company, Inc and a board member of DeVry University.[9]