Through pickleball, executive spends more time with colleagues, family

Michael Healy’s first foray into pickleball came after a group of colleagues at Bloomin’ Brands that play regularly asked him if he wanted to join them.

By Grier Ferguson
| 6:00 a.m. January 8, 2021
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Courtesy, Leslie Healy. In addition to playing with colleagues,Â Michael Healy also regularly plays pickleball with his family, including his children,Â Asher and Kate Healy.

Executive Diversions

Executive: Michael Healy, 46. He’s senior vice president, global supply chain officer and brand strategy for Tampa-based Bloomin’ Brands, which includes Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and Aussie Grill. His role involves overseeing the company’s global supply chain, including planning, sourcing, food safety and logistics strategies for domestic and international markets.

Diversion: Healy plays pickleball regularly with colleagues and family members, a sport that involves players using paddles to hit a Wiffle-like ball over a net.