Gibb Anella
About Gibb Anella
Gibb Anella is a Marketing Manager for Foodservice at Beyond Meat, where she focuses on expanding plant-based food options in restaurants. She has a background in marketing and management, with previous roles at Beyond Meat and the Good Food Institute, and holds degrees from UC San Diego and The London School of Economics.
Current Role at Beyond Meat
Gibb Anella serves as the Marketing Manager for Foodservice at Beyond Meat, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the visibility and accessibility of plant-based food options in the foodservice sector. Anella plays a key role in establishing strategic partnerships with top restaurants, working to introduce new Beyond Meat items on their menus.
Previous Experience at Beyond Meat
Anella previously worked at Beyond Meat as an Associate Marketing Manager for Brand Partnerships from 2020 to 2022. During her initial tenure at the company from 2019 to 2020 as a Brand Partnerships Associate, she contributed to initiatives aimed at making plant-based food options more accessible to a wider audience. Her work involved collaborating with various stakeholders to promote the brand's mission.
Educational Background
Anella studied at the University of California, San Diego, where she earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Applied Mathematics and Management Science from 2013 to 2018. Additionally, she attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) for 11 months in 2016, focusing on Accounting and Business/Management. This educational background supports her analytical and strategic approach in her marketing roles.
Experience in Athletics and Leadership
From 2016 to 2018, Anella was involved with the UC San Diego Men's Rowing team as Team Captain, leading the Division 1 program. She also worked in the UCSD Athletic Department at the Spanos Athletic Performance Center during the same period. This experience in athletics demonstrates her leadership skills and ability to work in team-oriented environments.
Research Internship with The Good Food Institute
In 2017, Anella completed a research internship with The Good Food Institute, focusing on integrating plant-based options into the menus of the top 100 restaurants in the United States. This internship provided her with valuable insights into the food industry and furthered her commitment to promoting plant-based diets.