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Ethan Brown

Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer, Beyond Meat · USA

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-14

Ethan Brown is the CEO of Beyond Meat (BYND). Brown is based in USA. Brown has held the role since 2009. Brown was born in 1971 and educated at Columbia Business School and Columbia University.

Ethan Walden Brown is an American executive who is the founder, president and CEO of Beyond Meat. Before founding Beyond Meat, Brown worked on alternative energy and electricity grid restructuring at the National Governors Association's Center for Best Practices before joining fuel cell manufacturer Ballard Power Systems.

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Recent coverage has focused on Beyond Meat's strategic shift away from plant-based meat products toward beverages and alternative proteins as the company attempts a turnaround amid declining sales in its core category. Reports document CEO Ethan Brown's three-part growth strategy, including the company's rebranding to remove "Meat" from its name and a pivot toward protein drinks as a centerpiece of its revival plan. The coverage also includes product launches across new categories and analysis of earnings calls as the company navigates early signs of stabilization.

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Born
1971
Citizenship
United States
Education
Columbia Business School, Columbia University

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Ethan Brown: FAQ

Who is Ethan Brown?
Ethan Brown is the Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer of Beyond Meat, based in USA.
What company does Ethan Brown lead?
Ethan Brown is CEO of Beyond Meat, a role held since 2009.
Where was Ethan Brown educated?
Ethan Brown studied at Columbia Business School, Columbia University.