Pickle Robot adds Tesla veteran as first CFO

Pickle Robot, a Massachusetts-based company specializing in autonomous unloading solutions for warehouses, has announced the appointment of Jeff Evanson as its inaugural chief financial officer. This move comes shortly after reports surfaced regarding a significant collaboration with UPS. Evanson, who has been consulting with Pickle since September, officially transitioned to a full-time role on Thursday. His previous experience includes serving as vice president of global investor relations and strategy at Tesla from 2011 to 2017, where he played a pivotal role in securing financing for the launch of various Tesla vehicle lines under the leadership of Elon Musk. With the backdrop of its founding in 2018 and approximately $100 million in venture capital raised, Pickle is poised for growth. The company is reportedly set to enhance its relationship with UPS, which is planning a $120 million investment for the acquisition of 400 Pickle robots. Deployment of these robots is scheduled to commence in late 2026 or early 2027. While Pickle did not comment on the specifics of the UPS deal, a spokesperson confirmed that the shipping giant has been a customer for several years, although details about the start of their partnership were not disclosed.