Pickle Robot, a United States–based robotics company specializing in autonomous unloading solutions for warehouses and distribution centers, has announced the appointment of Jeff Evanson as its first Chief Financial Officer.

The Charlestown, Massachusetts–headquartered firm confirmed on Thursday that Evanson, who had been advising the company since September, has now joined its executive team in a full-time capacity. His appointment comes at a time of growing momentum for the company following reports of an expanded commercial relationship with global logistics leader UPS.

Evanson brings significant experience from the electric vehicle and clean energy sector. He previously served as Vice President of Global Investor Relations and Strategy at Tesla between 2011 and 2017, where he worked closely with Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk. During his tenure, he played a key role in securing both debt and equity financing to support the launch of multiple vehicle programs and strategic acquisitions.

Founded in 2018, Pickle Robot has raised approximately one hundred million dollars in venture capital funding and continues to scale its operations within the logistics automation space. Evanson’s appointment marks the first time the company has established a dedicated finance leadership role at the executive level.

The announcement follows a Bloomberg report stating that UPS plans to invest one hundred and twenty million dollars to acquire four hundred of Pickle Robot’s autonomous systems, with deployment expected to begin between late 2026 and early 2027. While Pickle Robot declined to comment directly on the reported investment, a company spokesperson confirmed that UPS has been a customer for several years, without disclosing the exact start date of the partnership.

Industry analysts view the addition of a seasoned financial executive as a strategic move, positioning Pickle Robot for its next phase of growth as demand for automation in logistics and supply chain operations continues to rise.

Source: Techcrunch