Zevia Appoints New CEO Alexandre Ruberti; Raises Q2 Sales & EBITDA Guidance
ZVIA sits 37% above its 52-week low of $1.11.
Summary
Zevia PBC appointed current director Alexandre Ruberti as its new President and CEO, replacing Amy Taylor, and simultaneously raised its second-quarter sales and Adjusted EBITDA guidance, signaling a strategic shift and improving financial outlook.
Key Events · Executive and Board Changes · ZVIA
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CEO Transition
Amy E. Taylor resigned as President and CEO, effective June 15, 2026, to assume a CEO role at Angel City Football Club. She will continue to serve as a Class I director and consultant for a transition period.
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New CEO Appointment
Alexandre I. Ruberti, a current Class III director with over 25 years of beverage industry experience (including Red Bull and Coca-Cola), was appointed President and CEO, effective June 15, 2026.
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New CEO Compensation
Mr. Ruberti will receive an annual base salary of $638,000 and an initial long-term incentive award for 2026 valued at $1.8 million, consisting of restricted stock units and performance stock units.
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Upgraded Q2 Guidance
The company now expects second-quarter 2026 net sales to be at the high end of its previous guidance range and Adjusted EBITDA to be at or above its prior outlook.
Analysis · ZVIA · Manufacturing
Zevia PBC announced a significant leadership change, appointing current director Alexandre Ruberti as its new President and CEO. Ruberti brings extensive beverage industry experience, and his appointment is coupled with a substantial equity compensation package. Crucially, the company also pre-announced a positive revision to its second-quarter guidance, expecting net sales and Adjusted EBITDA to be at or above the high end of previous outlooks. This combination suggests a strategic move to accelerate growth under new leadership, supported by improving financial performance.
At the time of this filing, ZVIA was trading at $1.52 on NYSE in the Manufacturing sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $113.9M. The 52-week trading range was $1.11 to $3.66. This filing was assessed with positive market sentiment and an importance score of 8 out of 10.