Mycelium-based meat producer, Meati Foods, has appointed Jody Macedonio as chief financial officer and executive vice president (EVP).

Macedonio most recently served as CFO of Chobani. In her new position, she will oversee Meati’s financials as the company aims to become the US market share leader in meat alternatives by 2025.

Bringing “more than 30 years of experience in the food industry,” Macedonio has also held senior financial roles at PepsiCo, and served as EVP and CFO of Dean Foods.

“I’m really looking forward to joining the Meati Foods team and leveraging my prior consumer products financial leadership experience as we rapidly scale the business to become the US market share leader in plant-based meat,” said Macedonio.

Tyler Huggins, CEO and co-founder of Meati Foods, added: “We’re thrilled and lucky to welcome Jody to the Meati Foods team during such a pivotal moment in our growth as a company”.

“Jody’s track record as a recognised financial leader in the industry speaks for itself, and I’m confident in the impact she’s going to bring as we rapidly scale our footprint over the coming months and years.”

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