Beyond Meat's mission is to create mass-market solutions that perfectly replace animal protein with plant protein.

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Beyond Meat

Mike Sharman joined Beyond Meat as Senior Vice President, Global Sales in October 2022. Mr. Sharman has spent the past 30 years building brands and teams in both large corporate and start-up environments. His experience includes developing and implementing route-to-market and channel strategies designed to accelerate distribution and availability. Most recently, Mr. Sharman served as Senior Vice President of Sales at NutraDried Food Company, LLC, a snack food manufacturer, from May 2022 to October 2022. Prior to that, Mr. Sharman served as Executive Vice President of Sales at Hippeas, LLC, a snack food manufacturer, from February 2021 to February 2022; Chief Sales Officer at Recess, Inc., a beverage manufacturer, from January 2020 to September 2020; and Senior Vice President of Sales at Essentia Water, LLC, a premium bottled water company, from April 2015 to January 2020. Mr. Sharman’s prior experience also includes various sales leadership roles with ZICO Beverages, KIND, Glaceau, Cadbury and the Pepsi Bottling Group. Mr. Sharman received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Management from the College of William & Mary.

Mike Sharman

Beth Moskowitz joined [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat) in December 2019. Since January 2021, Ms. Moskowitz has served as [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat)’s Chief Creative Officer. Prior to her current position, she served as Head of Special Projects for [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat) from December 2019 to January 2021. Ms. Moskowitz also currently serves as a Partner of Everyware Imagineable Inc., a business consulting firm, a position she has held since January 1993. Ms. Moskowitz began her career in marketing and advertising, encouraging various high-profile brands, such as Budweiser, [American Airlines](/org/american-airlines), [American Express](/org/american-express) and Fox Sports to “think outside the box”. Ms. Moskowitz, as an entrepreneur, co-founded the e-commerce company PrimeSport/Razorgator, an online ticket reselling business in June 1995 and held the position of Vice President of Business Development until June 2012. Ms. Moskowitz is also a demonstrated philanthropist, having served as the Executive Director of Cedars-Sinai Sports Spectacular from 1995 to 2020, an organization dedicated to linking world-class athletes and innovative medical research in support of the leading nonprofit Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.


Beth Moskowitz

Jonathan Nelson has served as the Company’s Senior Vice President, Operations since October 2022. Prior to that, Mr. Nelson served as Senior Vice President, Manufacturing Operations from December 2021 to October 2022, and Vice President, NA Manufacturing Operations from May 2021 to November 2021, assuming additional responsibilities on an interim basis pending the search for a chief operating officer from August 2021 to December 2021. Prior to joining the Company, from March 2021 to May 2021, Mr. Nelson served as Chief Executive Officer of JP Nelson Consulting, a private consulting firm. From January 2012 to January 2021, Mr. Nelson served in various roles with SunOpta, Inc. (NASDAQ: STKL), a global company focused on plant-based foods and beverages, fruit-based foods and beverages, and organic ingredient sourcing and production, including as Vice President, Operations - Ingredients from January 2012 to March 2016, and Vice President, Operations - Plant Based Food and Beverage from March 2016 to January 2021. Mr. Nelson received his BS in Paper Science and Engineering from the University of Minnesota, and his MBA from the University of Mary.

Jonathan Nelson

Deanna Jurgens joined [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat) in 2021 after serving as Chief Global Sales Officer at skincare company Rodan & Fields, where she was responsible for sales across the United States, Canada, Australia and Japan. Ms. Jurgens has over 20 years of experience with a proven record of growing sales and profit through strategy, branding, marketing, operational excellence and innovative approaches. She has also held senior leadership roles across [PepsiCo](/org/pepsico)’s North America business during her more than 15-year career at the food and beverage giant, most recently as Senior Vice President for Frito-Lay’s largest operating business. She was also responsible for some of [PepsiCo](/org/pepsico)’s largest retail customers as Vice President and General Manager for Target; Vice President of Sales for Quaker, Tropicana and Gatorade for Sam’s Club; and Vice President of Insights, Strategy and Advanced Analytics for [Walmart](/org/walmart). 

Deanna Jurgens

Lubi Kutua has served as the Company's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since October 2022. Mr. Kutua served as Vice President, FP&A and Investor Relations from January 2019 to October 2022. Before joining Beyond Meat, Mr. Kutua served as Vice President, Equity Research, with a focus on the packaged foods and agribusiness sectors, at Jefferies, LLC from August 2015 to January 2019. Prior to that, Mr. Kutua served as Associate-Analyst, Equity Research, also focusing on packaged foods and agribusiness, and at KeyBanc Capital Markets. He began his career in financial services at Goldman Sachs, most recently serving as Associate, Divisional Management Reporting. Mr. Kutua received his BA in Mathematics and Physics from Hamilton College, and his MBA from The New York University Leonard N. Stern School of Business.

Lubi Kutua

Amanda Duran is the current Director of Sales at [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat). Amanda has held this position since May 2017. Prior to that, they were the Director of Sales at Seattle Fish Company from February 2015 to May 2017. Amanda has also worked as the Senior Director of Business Development at Niman Ranch from April 2008 to March 2015, and as the Regional Sales Director at Harris Ranch Beef Company from June 2002 to April 2008.

Amanda Duran received a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in marketing from the [University of Northern Colorado](/org/university-of-northern-colorado). Amanda also attended Greeley West and [Hastings College](/org/hastings-college).

Some of their coworkers include Rebecca Infusino  - Director of Sales, Kristin Downey  - Regional Sales Manager, and Bernard Mantlo - Director of Sales. Amanda Duran reports to Fred Storck, VP, Sales.

Amanda Duran

Lenny Erlanger is the current Director of Sales East at [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat). Lenny has held this position since March 2008. Prior to that, they were the Director of Sales for the Entenmann's Division at George Weston Bakeries from June 2006 to March 2008. In this role, they were responsible for 34MM units and $94MM in gross revenues. Lenny reported to the Vice President of Sales.

Erlanger has also held the position of Regional Sales Manager at Skinny Water from February 2009 to August 2010. In this role, they were responsible for managing sales in the Eastern region of the United States.

Erlanger has a proven track record of success in sales and management roles. Lenny is a results-oriented leader with a strong focus on customer satisfaction. Lenny has a deep understanding of the sales process and is skilled in building relationships with customers.

Lenny Erlanger has an MBA in Marketing from [Fairleigh Dickinson University](/org/fairleigh-dickinson-university) and a BBA in Marketing from [Pace University](/org/pace-university-new-york).

They work with Rebecca Infusino  - Director of Sales, Bernard Mantlo - Director of Sales, and Amanda Duran - Director of Sales. Their manager is Fred Storck, VP, Sales.

Lenny Erlanger

Sergio Jimenez-Marquez  

Troy Walton is the current VP, Protein Research & Technology at [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat). Troy has a long and impressive work history, starting with their position as a Scientist at Biosearch Technologies from July 1999 to June 2002. Troy then became a Postdoctoral Scholar at HHMI/Caltech from January 2008 to March 2014. In their current position, they are responsible for developing the process for creating [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat)'s products.

Troy Walton has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry from the [University of Colorado Boulder](/org/university-of-colorado-boulder) and a BS in Biochemistry from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.

Troy Walton

Fred Storck has over two decades of experience in the food industry, specializing in sales and marketing. Fred is currently the Vice President of Sales at [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat), a position they have held since May 2014. Prior to their current role, Fred was the President/Owner of Storck Strategic Sales Development LLC from June 2011 to April 2014. Fred has also held positions as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Blue Horizon Seafood and the Vice President of Sales at Breyers Yogurt Company and Van's International Foods, Inc. Fred's experience and expertise have been instrumental in the success of several food companies.

Fred Storck completed their undergraduate studies at The University of Akron, earning a BS in marketing.

They work with and Will Schafer - VP, Marketing. Their manager is Deanna Jurgens, Chief Growth Officer. Some direct reports include Amanda Duran - Director of Sales, Kristin Downey  - Regional Sales Manager, and Lenny Erlanger - Director of Sales East .

Fred Storck

Kristin Downey is the current Regional Sales Manager at [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat). Prior to that, they were a DSD SALES MANAGER at ARYZTA from January 2015 to October 2017. Before that, they were a Foodservice Sales Manager at The CORE Group, Inc. from January 2013 to June 2015 where they increased sales through large operators in Healthcare, College Universities, GPO management and Regional chain sales. Kristin has also been a Field Marketing Manager at popchips, a Field promotion manager at Russian Standard Vodka, and a Brand Ambassador and Territory Sales Manager at Vita Coco and [US Foods](/org/us-foods) respectively.

Kristin Downey went to Massasoit Community College for business communication and Oliver Ames High School.

Kristin Downey  reports to Fred Storck, VP, Sales. They work with Lenny Erlanger - Director of Sales East , Amanda Duran - Director of Sales, and Bernard Mantlo - Director of Sales.

Kristin Downey 

Bernard Mantlo is the current Director of Sales at [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat). Bernard has been with [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat) since January 2018 and has been in their current position as Director of Sales since March 2022. Prior to joining [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat), Bernard was the Vice President of Sales for Driveline Retail Solutions from March 2012 to December 2017. Bernard has also served as the Chief Operating Officer for GlobalWorx, Inc. from January 2009 to March 2012. In addition, Bernard has held the positions of Vice President of Sales Operations for [The Coca-Cola Company](/org/the-coca-cola-company) from March 2000 to November 2008 and Vice President of Sales and Marketing for [The Coca-Cola Company](/org/the-coca-cola-company) from January 1995 to December 2000. Bernard began their career in 1983 as a Zone Manager for The Keebler Company and remained with Keebler until 1994 when they transitioned to [The Coca-Cola Company](/org/the-coca-cola-company).

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Bernard Mantlo began their educational career by studying finance management at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. Bernard then went on to study business administration and management at the University of Lynchburg.

Their manager is Fred Storck, VP, Sales. They are on a team with Kristin Downey  - Regional Sales Manager, Rebecca Infusino  - Director of Sales, and Amanda Duran - Director of Sales.

Bernard Mantlo

Rebecca Infusino is the current Director of Sales at [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat). Rebecca has held various high-level sales positions at companies such as Miyoko's, [King's Hawaiian](/org/kings-hawaiian), Medela, Inc., Skip Hop, and Essentials Brands. Rebecca has over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, and their experience spans across various industries including consumer goods, confectionery, and infant/juvenile products.

Rebecca Infusino has a mini-MBA from [Loyola University Chicago](/org/loyola-university-chicago) and a BS in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

They work with Lenny Erlanger - Director of Sales East , Bernard Mantlo - Director of Sales, and Amanda Duran - Director of Sales. Their manager is Fred Storck, VP, Sales.

Rebecca Infusino 

Margaret "Jackie" Trask joined [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat) as Chief People Officer in March 2021. Prior to joining [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat), Ms. Trask spent 15 years at JAFRA Cosmetics International, Inc., most recently as SVP of Worldwide Human Resources from June 2011 to March 2021 and Vice President of Worldwide Human Resources from December 2006 to March 2011. Before joining JAFRA Cosmetics International, Inc., Ms. Trask served as Vice President Human Resources & Facilities at Triad Financial Corporation from October 2004 to November 2006. Prior to that, Ms. Trask was the Founder and Principal of Baby Bouquet by Jacquelyn Revé, a start-up company manufacturing and marketing high-end natural skin care for babies, a position she held from January 2002 to September 2004. Ms. Trask served as Vice President, Business Partner Human Resources of Conexant Systems, Inc. from May 2000 to August 2001 and Director of Worldwide Compensation, Benefits, Occupational Health and Safety at Gateway from October 1998 to May 2000. Ms. Trask received her B.A., with distinction from [Harvard University](/org/harvard) and an MBA from the Wharton School of Management.

Margaret Trask

Amanda Schuman

Christopher Isaac “Biz” Stone has served as a member of our board of directors since January 2012. Mr. Stone is a Co-founder of Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) where he has served as Creative Director since 2006 with a hiatus as Advisor between 2012 and 2017. Mr. Stone was the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Jelly Industries, Inc. from January 2013 to March 2017. Biz served as Special Advisor to the founders of [Pinterest](/org/pinterest) from March 2017 to March 2018, has been a Visiting Fellow at Oxford University since August 2015, has served as an advisor to The Global AI Council since August 2018 and is an active angel investor in companies such as [Slack](/org/slack), Square, and [Intercom](/org/intercom). In addition to Twitter, Inc., Mr. Stone co-founded A Medium Corporation in January 2012, which provides an online publishing platform and has served as a member of its Board of Directors since January 2012 and as Creative Director from February 2012 to April 2013. He was also Chairman of the Board of Polaroid Swing, Inc. from July 2016 to November 2017 and was an independent director of Workpop, Inc. from September 2014 until May 2017. His honors include Inc. magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Decade, TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World, GQ magazine’s Nerd of the Year and The Economist’s “Innovation Award.” We believe that Mr. Stone is qualified to serve on our board of directors due to his extensive experience in working with entrepreneurial companies.

Christopher Isaac Stone

Kathy N. Waller has served as a member of our board of directors since November 2018. Ms. Waller is Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and President, Enabling Services of [The Coca-Cola Company](/org/the-coca-cola-company) (NYSE: KO). Ms. Waller joined [The Coca-Cola Company](/org/the-coca-cola-company) in 1987 as a senior accountant in the Accounting Research Department and has served in a number of accounting and finance roles of increasing responsibility. From July 2004 to August 2009, Ms. Waller served as Chief of Internal Audit. In December 2005, she was elected Vice President of [The Coca-Cola Company](/org/the-coca-cola-company), and in August 2009, she was elected Controller. In August 2013, she became Vice President, Finance and Controller, assuming additional responsibilities for corporate treasury, corporate tax and finance capabilities, and served in that position until April 2014, when she was appointed Chief Financial Officer and elected Executive Vice President. Ms. Waller assumed expanded responsibility for [The Coca-Cola Company](/org/the-coca-cola-company)'s strategic governance areas when she was also appointed to serve as President, Enabling Services, on May 1, 2017. She received a BA degree from the [University of Rochester](/org/university-of-rochester) in New York and a MBA degree from the William E. Simon School of Business Administration at the [University of Rochester](/org/university-of-rochester), and is a CPA. We believe that Ms. Waller is qualified to serve on our board because she has more than 30 years of experience in accounting and finance at a major public company.

Kathy N. Waller

Ned Segal has served as a member of our board of directors since November 2018. Mr. Segal has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Twitter Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) since August 2017. From January 2015 to August 2017, Mr. Segal served as Senior Vice President of Finance of Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ: INTU), a small business and financial software company. From April 2013 to January 2015, Mr. Segal served as Chief Financial Officer of RPX Corporation, a former publicly traded company that provides patent risk management and discovery services. From 1996 to April 2013, Mr. Segal held various positions at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS), most recently as Head of Global Software Investment Banking. Mr. Segal holds a BS degree in Spanish from [Georgetown University](/org/georgetown-university). We believe that Mr. Segal is qualified to serve on our board because of his experience in finance at a number of major public companies.

Ned Segal

Dariush Ajami, Ph.D., joined [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat) in June 2015. Since July 2018, Dr. Ajami has been Chief Innovation Officer of [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat). He served as Director of Chemistry from June 2015 to August 2016, Director of Research from August 2016 to August 2017 and Vice President of Innovation from August 2017 to July 2018. Prior to joining [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat), Mr. Ajami was an Assistant Professor of Molecular Assembly at The Scripps Research Institute and Skaggs Institute of Chemical Biology from July 2008 to June 2015, where he worked on the fundamentals of molecular assembly, natural products and their applications in therapeutic development. Mr. Ajami has a BS degree in Chemistry from Isfahan University, Iran, a M.S. in Organic Chemistry from the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Research Center of Iran, and a Ph.D. degree in Organic Chemistry from Technical University of Brunswick (Technische Universität Braunschweig), Germany.

Dariush Ajami

Ethan Brown is the founder of [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat) and has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of our board of directors since our inception in 2009. He also served as our Secretary since our inception to September 2018. Mr. Brown began his career with a focus on clean energy and the environment, serving as an energy analyst for the National Governors’ Center for Best Practices. He then joined [Ballard Power Systems](/org/ballard-power-systems) (NASDAQ: BLDP), a hydrogen fuel-cell company where he worked for several years, being promoted from an entry-level manager to reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer before leaving to found [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat). Mr. Brown also created and opened a center for fuel reformation and has held several industry positions, including Vice Chairman of the Board at The National Hydrogen Association and Secretary of the United States Fuel Cell Council. He is a Henry Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute and, along with [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat), is the recipient of the United Nation’s highest environmental accolade, Champion of the Earth (2018). Mr. Brown holds a MBA from [Columbia University](/org/columbia-university) and an MPP with a focus on Environment from the [University of Maryland](/org/university-of-maryland). We believe Mr. Brown’s strategic vision for the company and his expertise in technology and business operations makes him qualified to serve on our board.

Ethan Brown

Colleen Jay has served as a member of the board of directors since May 2022. Ms. Jay retired from The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) in October 2017 after 32 years of service, most recently as President, Global Beauty Specialty from 2015. Ms. Jay joined The Procter & Gamble Company in 1985 where she managed top brand portfolios and large multi-billion-dollar businesses across multiple categories and geographies, including successfully leading a complex transition and divestiture of several businesses and leading operational units in the United States, Canada, China, and multiple global businesses from Switzerland during the course of her extensive career. From 2010 to 2012, Ms. Jay served as President, Global Female Beauty. From 2012 to 2015, Ms. Jay served as President, Global Retail Hair Care and Color.

Ms. Jay has been a member of the board of directors of [Treasury Wine Estates](/org/treasury-wine-estates) (ASX: TWE) since April 2018, and currently serves on its Human Resources Committee and Wine Operations and Sustainability Committee and was previously on its Audit and Risk Committee. Ms. Jay has been a member of the board of directors of The Cooper Companies, Inc. (NYSE: COO) since April 2016 and currently serves as Chair of its Organization and Compensation Committee and as a member of its Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee. Ms. Jay sits on the Corporate Board Services Advisory Council for Catalyst, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to improving workplace inclusion for women. She received a BBA degree in Business from the [Wilfrid Laurier University](/org/wilfrid-laurier-university). 

Colleen Jay

Sally Grimes has served as a member of the board of directors since May 2021. Sally Grimes has served as the Chief Executive Officer of [Clif Bar & Company](/org/clif-bar-company) since June 2020. Prior to joining Clif Bar, Ms. Grimes served in a number of senior roles at [Tyson Foods](/org/tyson-foods) (NYSE:TSN), including the Group President of Prepared Foods for [Tyson Foods](/org/tyson-foods) from August 2017 to January 2020, President of Retail from January 2017 to August 2017 and Chief Global Growth Officer & President, International from August 2014 to January 2017. Ms. Grimes joined [Tyson Foods](/org/tyson-foods) through the acquisition of The Hillshire Brands Company, where she served as Chief Innovation Officer & President, Gourmet Foods Group from July 2012 to August 2014. Prior to joining Hillshire, Ms. Grimes served as Global Vice President of Marketing for Sharpie at Newell Rubbermaid from June 2007 to July 2012. Ms. Grimes also held several roles during her time in brand management at Kraft Foods from July 1997 to June 2007.

Ms. Grimes has been recognized by leading business publications including being named one of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women to Watch in 2019 and one of [Fast Company](/org/fastcompany)’s Most Creative People in Business in 2012. She was also recognized by Crain’s Business as one of The Most Powerful Women in Chicago Business in 2019. Ms. Grimes has served on the board of directors of the Midtown Educational Foundation and the Economic Club of Chicago since June 2019. Ms. Grimes also served on the board of directors of [Numerator](/org/numerator), a Vista Private Equity portfolio company, from October 2019 to October 2020. Ms. Grimes holds a BS degree in Finance from [Valparaiso University](/org/valparaiso-university) and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. 

Sally Grimes

Muktesh “Micky” Pant has served as a member of the board of directors since May 2021. Mr. Pant retired from Yum Brands in January 2018 after 13 years of service, most recently as the Chief Executive Officer of [Yum China](/org/yum-china) Holdings (NYSE:YUMC). Mr. Pant joined Yum Brands in 2005 as its Chief Marketing Officer and served in a number of senior roles of increasing responsibility, including Chief Executive Officer of Yum Restaurants International, Chief Executive Officer of KFC Globally, President of Taco Bell International and Chief Concept Officer of Yum Brands. Mr. Pant was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the China Division of Yum Brands in 2015 and played a key role in the spin-off of [Yum China](/org/yum-china) as a separate company and its successful listing on the New York Stock Exchange in 2016. In 2018, Mr. Pant retired as Chief Executive Officer of [Yum China](/org/yum-china) Holdings and served as Vice Chairman of the Board and Senior Advisor until May 2020. Mr. Pant served as a consultant to [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat) from March 3, 2020 through December 31, 2020 pursuant to a consulting agreement between Mr. Pant and the company.

Mr. Pant has four decades of experience in marketing and international business and has lived and worked in the United States, China, the United Kingdom and India. Prior to working for Yum Brands, Mr. Pant worked at Reebok International, serving in various roles from 1994 to 2004, including Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Pant also worked at PepsiCo India from 1992 to 1994 and at [Unilever](/org/unilever) in India and the United Kingdom from 1976 to 1990.

Mr. Pant has been a member of the board of directors of Primavera Capital Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company listed on the NYSE (NYSE:PV-UN) since January 2021. Mr. Pant previously served as a member of the board of directors of Pinnacle Foods (NYSE:PF) from December 2014 to June 2018 and as a member of its audit committee from 2015 to 2018. Mr. Pant holds a B Tech degree in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and is a recipient of the Institute’s Distinguished Alumnus Award.

Muktesh Pant

Seth Goldman joined [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat) as Executive Chair and as a member of our board of directors in February 2013. Mr. Goldman is also currently the TeaEO Emeritus and Innovation Catalyst for Coca-Cola Company’s Venturing & Emerging Brands, a part-time position he has held since November 2015. Mr. Goldman co-founded [Honest Tea](/org/honest-tea) Inc., a bottled organic tea company, in February 1998, which was later sold to [The Coca-Cola Company](/org/the-coca-cola-company), and previously served as [Honest Tea](/org/honest-tea)’s President and TeaEO until 2015. In 2015, Mr. Goldman was named the #1 Disruptor by Beverage World, and Beverage Executive of the Year by Beverage Industry magazine. He has also been recognized as an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame. In 2018, Partnership for a Healthier America recognized Mr. Goldman with its Visionary CEO award. Mr. Goldman serves on the advisory boards of Ripple Foods, a dairy-free plant-based milk company (November 2015 to present), the Yale School of Management (July 2013 to present), the American Beverage Association (April 2010 to present), and Bethesda Green, a local sustainability non-profit he co-founded (January 2008 to present). He has a BA degree in Government from Harvard College and a Masters of Private Public Management degree from Yale School of Management and is a Henry Crown Fellow of the Aspen Institute. We believe that Mr. Goldman is qualified to serve on our board of directors due to his extensive experience working at fast-growing brands in the food and beverage industry, his experience founding and building an entrepreneurial company and his knowledge of sustainable business practices.

Seth Goldman

Teri L. Witteman joined [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat) as General Counsel and Secretary in May 2019 and has served as Chief Legal Officer since April 2021. Prior to joining [Beyond Meat](/org/beyond-meat), Ms. Witteman was a partner with Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP from April 2016 to May 2019, specializing in the areas of SEC compliance, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions. Before joining Musick Peeler, Ms. Witteman was an attorney with Anglin Flewelling Rasmussen Campbell & Trytten LLP from September 2004 to April 2016, having started her career with Latham & Watkins LLP in Los Angeles, where she focused on corporate finance and mergers and acquisitions. From December 2012 to September 2018, Ms. Witteman served as Secretary of Farmer Bros. Co. (NASDAQ: FARM), a national coffee roaster, wholesaler and distributor of coffee, tea and culinary products. Ms. Witteman received her Juris Doctor degree, Order of the Coif, from UCLA School of Law, and her BA degree in Economics, with honors and distinction, from the University of California, Berkeley.

Teri L. Witteman

Will Schafer

Raymond J. Lane has served as a member of our board of directors since February 2015. Mr. Lane has been a Managing Partner at [GreatPoint Ventures](/org/greatpoint-ventures), a venture capital firm since March 2015. Mr. Lane has served as a Partner Emeritus and Advisor of Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers LLC, a venture capital firm, since April 2013 and was a Managing Partner of Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield & Byers LLC from September 2000 to April 2013. Mr. Lane has served on the board of directors of Hewlett Packard Enterprises (NYSE: HPE) from November 2015 to the present. In addition, Mr. Lane previously served as a member of the board of directors of Hewlett Packard, Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) from September 2010 to November 2015, where he also was the executive Chairman of the Board from September 2011 to April 2013 and the non-executive Chairman of the Board from November 2010 to September 2011. Prior to joining [Kleiner Perkins](/org/kleiner-perkins), Mr. Lane was President and Chief Operating Officer and a director of Oracle Corporation, a software company. Mr. Lane also served as Chairman of the Board of Trustees of [Carnegie Mellon University](/org/carnegie-mellon-university) from July 2009 to July 2015. Mr. Lane holds a BS degree in Mathematics and honorary Ph.D. Science from [West Virginia University](/org/west-virginia-university). We believe that Mr. Lane is qualified to serve on our board of directors due to his experience in working with entrepreneurial companies and his experience on other public company boards of directors.

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