Motif FoodWorks, a Boston-based food technology company, announced that Michael Leonard has been appointed chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Leonard has served as chief technology officer at Motif since 2019, and brings extensive experience in driving commercialization, transformational R&D and innovation across global markets. He will lead the company's focus on the acceleration of its go-to-market initiatives, including its recently launched meat alternative finished formats. Jonathan McIntyre, Motif's previous CEO, will transition to an advisory role with the company.