Beyond Meat Announces COO Transition; Interim Transformation Officer to Exit

What Happened

• Beyond Meat, Inc. filed an 8‑K (Item 5.02) disclosing leadership changes. Brijesh Krishnaswamy, who began part‑time as Chief Operating Officer on August 24, 2026 under a July 26, 2026 offer letter, converted to full‑time COO on September 30, 2026.
• John Boken, who had been serving as interim Chief Transformation Officer (appointed Aug 6, 2025) and had assumed interim Chief Operations Officer duties effective May 17, 2026, no longer performs COO duties as of Sept 30, 2026. Boken will step down as interim Chief Transformation Officer effective October 7, 2026, with his responsibilities to be assumed by Mr. Krishnaswamy and other senior leaders.
• The 8‑K was signed by CFO Lubi Kutua on October 1, 2026.

Key Details

• Filing: Form 8‑K, Item 5.02 (executive departures/elections), filed Oct 1, 2026.
• Brijesh Krishnaswamy: part‑time COO start Aug 24, 2026; converted to full‑time COO on Sept 30, 2026 (offer letter dated July 26, 2026).
• John Boken: interim COO duties from May 17, 2026; interim Chief Transformation Officer appointment previously reported Aug 6, 2025; stepping down as interim CTO effective Oct 7, 2026.
• Transition of Boken’s responsibilities to Krishnaswamy and senior leadership effective Oct 7, 2026.

Why It Matters

• This filing clarifies who holds key operational and transformation roles at Beyond Meat, reducing ambiguity about day‑to‑day leadership after a period of interim coverage. For investors, clear leadership assignments can affect execution of operational plans and strategic initiatives; the filing documents an intended orderly transition rather than an abrupt vacancy.