Beyond Meat Inc.
04/24/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/24/2026 14:25
Management Change/Compensation (Form 8-K)
Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On April 20, 2026, Jonathan Nelson notified Beyond Meat, Inc. (the "Company") that he is resigning as the Company's Chief Operations Officer effective May 17, 2026 to pursue another opportunity. Mr. Nelson's resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies or practices.
On April 24, 2026, the Company's board of directors determined that John Boken, 63, the Company's current interim Chief Transformation Officer, will assume the duties of Chief Operations Officer on an interim basis effective May 17, 2026.
Mr. Boken currently provides services to the Company pursuant to an engagement letter, dated August 6, 2025, between the Company and AP Services, LLC ("APS"), an affiliate of AlixPartners, LLP. The fees payable to APS under the engagement letter will not change in connection with Mr. Boken's additional responsibilities.
Mr. Boken's biography and other information required by Item 5.02(c) of Form 8-K are included in the Company's definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 10, 2026, and such information is incorporated herein by reference.
There is no arrangement or understanding between Mr. Boken and any other person pursuant to which Mr. Boken was selected as an officer. There are no family relationships between him and any director or other executive officer of the Company, and there are no transactions involving him or a member of his immediate family that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
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