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Beyond Names New Chief Growth Officer, Second KFC China Tie-Up

Chuck Muth to retire June 4; Deanna Jurgens will assume role
Company plans spicy ‘beef’ wrap at 2,600 KFC China locations

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By Deena Shanker and Anne Riley Moffat

May 26, 2021 at 10:02 AM EDT

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Beyond Meat Inc. announced a new chief growth officer and a second collaboration with KFC in China on Wednesday, buoying shares.

The faux-meat maker said in a filing that Charles “Chuck” Muth plans to retire effective June 4, with food and personal-care industry veteran Deanna Jurgens joining the company in his stead.