Ellie Stevens
About Ellie Stevens
Ellie Stevens is a Senior Brand Manager at Beyond Meat, where she has worked since 2022. With a background in brand management at companies like Ombar Chocolate and Tesco, she combines her passion for food and health with her marketing expertise.
Work at Beyond Meat
Ellie Stevens has been serving as the Senior Brand Manager at Beyond Meat since 2022. In this role, she focuses on brand strategy and management, utilizing her extensive experience in the food and drink sector. Her passion for health and wellbeing informs her approach to brand development, aligning with Beyond Meat's mission to provide plant-based alternatives.
Previous Experience in Brand Management
Before joining Beyond Meat, Ellie Stevens worked at Ombar Chocolate, where she held the position of Senior Brand Manager from 2021 to 2022. She was responsible for leading the marketing function and reported directly to the Founder/MD, indicating her significant role in shaping the brand's strategy. Prior to that, she served as Brand Manager for Ombar Chocolate from 2019 to 2021.
Experience at Tesco
Ellie Stevens has a substantial background with Tesco, where she held several positions. She worked as a Brand Activation Assistant for Tesco Finest for seven months in 2016, followed by a role as Global Brand Manager for Tesco Health & Wellness from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she served as Brand Manager for Tesco Finest from 2016 to 2017, showcasing her comprehensive understanding of brand management within a major retail environment.
Education and Professional Development
Ellie Stevens completed a Mini MBA in Brand Management through the Marketing Week Mini MBA program with Mark Ritson in 2022. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Fashion Marketing and Branding from Nottingham Trent University, which she attended from 2011 to 2014. Her educational background supports her expertise in brand strategy and marketing.
Early Career and Internships
Ellie Stevens began her career in retail at John Lewis, where she worked as a Selling Assistant from 2008 to 2012. She also gained experience as a Buying Admin Work Experience intern at John Lewis Head Office in 2012. Additionally, she completed a PR internship at Clip Creative and PR in 2013, further broadening her skill set in marketing and brand management.