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Beyond Meat (BYND) COO Jonathan Nelson exits; advisor John Boken named interim COO

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Beyond Meat, Inc. announced that Chief Operations Officer Jonathan Nelson has resigned effective May 17, 2026 to pursue another opportunity. The company states his resignation is not due to any disagreement over operations, policies, or practices.

The board has appointed John Boken, 63, currently interim Chief Transformation Officer, to assume COO duties on an interim basis starting May 17, 2026. Boken provides services under an existing engagement letter between Beyond Meat and AP Services, LLC, an affiliate of AlixPartners, and his fees under that arrangement will remain unchanged.

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Beyond Meat discloses a COO transition with an interim internal-style replacement.

Beyond Meat reports that COO Jonathan Nelson will leave effective May 17, 2026 to pursue another opportunity. The company explicitly notes there is no disagreement regarding operations, policies, or practices, framing this as a standard executive transition rather than a dispute-driven exit.

The board chose existing interim Chief Transformation Officer John Boken as interim COO, leveraging his ongoing advisory role via AP Services, LLC. Fees under that engagement remain unchanged, suggesting cost structure stability around the transition. Further details on Boken’s background are incorporated by reference from the April 10, 2026 proxy statement.

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
COO resignation effective date May 17, 2026 Effective date of Jonathan Nelson’s resignation as COO
Interim COO age 63 Age of interim COO and interim Chief Transformation Officer John Boken
Engagement letter date August 6, 2025 Date of engagement letter between Beyond Meat and AP Services, LLC
Proxy statement filing date April 10, 2026 Date of definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A referenced for Boken’s biography
8-K signature date April 24, 2026 Date CFO and Treasurer Lubi Kutua signed the report
Chief Operations Officer financial
"he is resigning as the Company’s Chief Operations Officer effective May 17, 2026"
interim Chief Transformation Officer financial
"the Company’s current interim Chief Transformation Officer, will assume the duties"
engagement letter financial
"pursuant to an engagement letter, dated August 6, 2025, between the Company and AP Services, LLC"
Schedule 14A regulatory
"included in the Company’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed"
Schedule 14A is a document that companies file with regulators to share important information with shareholders before a big vote, like approving a merger or election of directors. It matters because it helps investors understand what’s happening so they can make informed decisions about the company’s future.
Regulation S-K regulatory
"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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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): April 20, 2026
BEYOND MEAT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware001-3887926-4087597
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
888 N. Douglas Street, Suite 100
El Segundo, California 90245
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(866) 756-4112
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.0001 par valueBYNDThe Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐



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.




SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

BEYOND MEAT, INC.
By:
/s/ Lubi Kutua
Lubi Kutua
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Date: April 24, 2026


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FAQ

Why is Beyond Meat (BYND) Chief Operations Officer Jonathan Nelson resigning?

Jonathan Nelson is resigning as Beyond Meat’s Chief Operations Officer effective May 17, 2026 to pursue another opportunity. The company states his resignation is not due to any disagreement related to its operations, policies, or practices, indicating a non-contentious leadership transition.

When will Jonathan Nelson’s resignation as Beyond Meat (BYND) COO become effective?

Jonathan Nelson’s resignation as Chief Operations Officer of Beyond Meat becomes effective on May 17, 2026. Until that date, he continues in his role, after which interim Chief Transformation Officer John Boken will assume the COO duties on an interim basis for the company.

Who will take over COO responsibilities at Beyond Meat (BYND) after Jonathan Nelson leaves?

Beyond Meat’s board determined that interim Chief Transformation Officer John Boken, age 63, will assume Chief Operations Officer duties on an interim basis starting May 17, 2026. He already serves the company through an engagement with AP Services, LLC, an affiliate of AlixPartners, LLP.

Will Beyond Meat (BYND) change its fees to AP Services, LLC due to John Boken’s new role?

The fees payable to AP Services, LLC under its August 6, 2025 engagement letter with Beyond Meat will not change when John Boken assumes additional COO responsibilities. His interim COO role is added on top of his existing Chief Transformation Officer services under the same arrangement.

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