Pickle Robot, a startup specializing in developing autonomous unloading robots for warehouses and distribution centers, has named Jeff Evanson, a former Tesla executive, as its first Chief Financial Officer. The appointment comes shortly after reports of an expanded collaboration with UPS.
Evanson, who previously held the position of Vice President of Global Investor Relations and Strategy at Tesla, will now oversee financial operations at Pickle Robot. His experience at Tesla involved managing debt and equity financing for various projects.
Pickle Robot, founded in 2018 and backed by approximately $100 million in venture capital, is reportedly broadening its partnership with UPS. The shipping giant is said to be investing $120 million to acquire 400 robots from Pickle, with deployment scheduled to commence between late 2026 and early 2027.
While Pickle declined to provide details on the recent UPS deal, a company spokesperson acknowledged UPS as an existing customer, although the exact start date of the partnership was not disclosed.
Source: TechCrunch
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