Background

Brendan Hodge is a commercial and pricing leader with experience driving margin expansion across global manufacturing businesses. He currently serves as Senior Director of Global Commercial Excellence at ALTA Performance Materials.

Previously, he was VP of Global Pricing at Hyperion Materials & Technologies, where he delivered pricing-driven EBITDA impact and set pricing strategy across multiple B2B segments and manufacturing sites. Earlier in his career, he held pricing roles at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company and Wendy’s, focusing on price optimization and commercial strategy.

Why American Operator

Brendan aligns with American Operator’s mission to back the next generation of owner-operators and preserve local ownership. His career has focused on helping businesses improve performance through disciplined pricing and commercial decision-making.

He views the Advisor Network as an opportunity to support diligence, guide operators through transition, and contribute to long-term growth. His background in B2B manufacturing enables him to provide practical insight on margin expansion and cost management as businesses scale.