Michelle Amador
About Michelle Amador
Michelle Amador serves as the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Beyond Meat, a position she has held since 2021. She has an extensive background in sales and business development, with previous roles at companies such as PepsiCo, Danone, and Johnson & Johnson.
Work at Beyond Meat
Michelle Amador has served as the Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships at Beyond Meat since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for developing and managing strategic relationships that support the company's mission to provide plant-based meat alternatives. Her experience in partnership development and business strategy contributes to Beyond Meat's growth in the competitive food industry.
Education and Expertise
Michelle Amador holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, which she earned from 1998 to 2002. She furthered her education with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Berkeley. Additionally, she completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School and participated in Negotiation Strategies Courses, enhancing her skills in business development and strategic partnerships.
Professional Background
Michelle Amador has a diverse professional background in sales and strategic partnerships. Prior to her current role, she worked at Danone as the National Account Director for Strategic Partnerships from 2013 to 2021. She also held positions at PepsiCo as a National Account Sales Manager and Business Development Manager from 2010 to 2013, and at WellPoint as a Senior Strategic Sourcing Consultant from 2009 to 2010. Her earlier career includes roles at Eli Lilly and Company and Johnson and Johnson.
Career Achievements
Throughout her career, Michelle Amador has demonstrated expertise in strategic partnerships and business development. At Danone, she focused on developing key accounts and partnerships that aligned with the company's strategic goals. Her experience at PepsiCo and WellPoint further solidified her skills in sales management and strategic sourcing, contributing to her success in the competitive landscape of the food and healthcare industries.