Drew Lufkin
About Drew Lufkin
Drew Lufkin serves as the Senior Vice President of Sales at Beyond Meat, where he has worked since 2024. He has extensive experience in sales management and a strong background in marketing and finance, having held various leadership roles in multiple companies over the past two decades.
Work at Beyond Meat
Drew Lufkin serves as the Senior Vice President of Sales at Beyond Meat, a position he has held since 2024. He is based in El Segundo, California. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales strategies and initiatives that align with the company's mission to provide plant-based meat alternatives. His leadership focuses on driving revenue growth and expanding market presence.
Education and Expertise
Drew Lufkin studied at Babson College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Finance. He also attended Kellogg Executive Education, completing a program in High Impact Sales Strategy in 2018. His expertise includes building and mentoring high-performing sales teams, fostering customer loyalty, and identifying market trends to develop new product lines.
Background
Drew Lufkin has a diverse professional background in sales management. He began his career as a Market Manager at GMR Live from 2002 to 2004. He then worked at CROSSMARK as a Division Manager for eight years, followed by a role as Division VP of Consumer Sales at Kruger Products L.P. from 2012 to 2016. He also served as Vice President of Sales at Heartland Food Products Group from 2017 to 2024.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Drew Lufkin has demonstrated a proven ability to balance short-term objectives with long-term planning in sales management. He is recognized for building trusted relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional teams. His customer-centric approach has contributed to strengthening customer loyalty and retention in various organizations.