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Beyond Meat COO Brijesh Krishnaswamy goes full-time; interim chief John Boken exits by Oct 7
BEYOND MEAT, INC.
- Brijesh Krishnaswamy became Beyond Meat's Chief Operating Officer full-time on September 30, 2026, after serving part-time since August 24, 2026 under a July 26, 2026 offer letter.
- John Boken, interim COO since May 17, 2026, ceased those duties on September 30, 2026 when Krishnaswamy's full-time employment began.
- Boken will step down as interim Chief Transformation Officer effective October 7, 2026; his responsibilities pass to Krishnaswamy and other senior leadership team members.
- Boken was appointed interim Chief Transformation Officer effective August 6, 2025, per the company's prior Form 8-K.
- Filing signed October 1, 2026 by CFO and Treasurer Lubi Kutua; no compensation terms or severance were disclosed.