Deborah Rudzik
About Deborah Rudzik
Deborah Rudzik serves as the Vice President and Head of Retail Sales for Mass, Club, Drug, and Convenience at Beyond Meat. With extensive experience in sales and marketing across various industries, she has held leadership roles at companies such as Hasbro, PepsiCo, and Abbott Laboratories.
Current Role at Beyond Meat
Deborah Rudzik serves as the Vice President and Head of Retail Sales for Mass, Club, Drug, and Convenience channels at Beyond Meat. She has held this position since 2022, operating from Bentonville, Arkansas. In this role, she focuses on expanding Beyond Meat's presence in various retail sectors, leveraging her extensive experience in sales and marketing.
Previous Experience at Hasbro
Before joining Beyond Meat, Deborah Rudzik worked at Hasbro Inc. as Vice President and General Manager for Walmart Sales and Customer Strategic Marketing. Her tenure lasted from 2013 to 2015, during which she was based in Bentonville, Arkansas. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing sales strategies and customer engagement initiatives.
Professional Background at PepsiCo
Deborah Rudzik held multiple positions at PepsiCo, contributing to various aspects of business development and sales. She served as Director of Walmart Business Development for the PAB division from 2010 to 2011 and as Senior Director for the Walmart Team in Warehouse Sales from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she was the Director of Sales for Wal*Mart CSDs from 2007 to 2010, showcasing her expertise in retail sales.
Education and Expertise
Deborah Rudzik earned her Executive MBA from the University of North Texas, completing her studies from 2002 to 2003. Her educational background complements her professional expertise in trade and direct-to-consumer marketing, as well as portfolio and brand management. She has a strong focus on people development and management, emphasizing her leadership skills in nurturing talent.
Career at Abbott Laboratories and Pepperidge Farm
Deborah Rudzik worked at Abbott Laboratories as Director of Abbott Nutrition for Walmart Stores from 2012 to 2013. She also served as Vice President of Sales at Pepperidge Farm from 2015 to 2018, further solidifying her extensive experience in retail sales and marketing within the consumer goods industry.