Filing summary
Beyond Meat, Inc. filed this Form 8-K on October 1, 2026, reporting executive role changes effective September 30 and October 7, 2026. This is an event report, not a financial-results filing.
Business context and reported changes
- Brijesh Krishnaswamy began full-time employment as Chief Operating Officer on September 30, 2026, following part-time service that began August 24, 2026.
- John Boken, who had performed COO duties on an interim basis since May 17, 2026, ceased performing those duties when Krishnaswamy began full-time employment.
- Boken will step down as interim Chief Transformation Officer effective October 7, 2026. Krishnaswamy and other senior leadership team members will assume his responsibilities.
- Boken had been appointed interim Chief Transformation Officer effective August 6, 2025.
Financial information and outlook
The filing provides no revenue, earnings, cash flow, margin, debt, liquidity, guidance, or other financial metrics. It does not state a financial impact from these changes or provide business outlook commentary.
Risks and unusual items
No specific risks, contingencies, or unusual financial items are disclosed in the supplied filing text.
Key facts to verify
- Krishnaswamy’s full-time COO start date: September 30, 2026.
- Boken’s interim Chief Transformation Officer departure date: October 7, 2026.
- How transformation responsibilities will be allocated among Krishnaswamy and other senior leaders; the filing does not provide further detail.