Today, LIVEKINDLY Collective announces the appointment of David Knopf as CEO and CFO of the global plant-based food company. Malik Sadiq has decided to step down from his co-CEO role effective May 1 to pursue other opportunities. Under the leadership of Malik Sadiq and David Knopf, until recently co-CEOs, the company has made significant progress including gaining market share and distribution across its key markets. LIVEKINDLY Collective has also been investing in key infrastructure globally to increase its competitive positioning, as well as making substantial progress on its road to profitability. David Knopf, CEO LIVEKINDLY Collective, said:
I am grateful for Malik’s contribution to our business growth in the last two years, especially in the last six months, when we shared CEO responsibilities. I am humbled by the trust the Board has given me and for the opportunity to further lead the Company as a pure-play market consolidator and leader in the plant-based category.