Zevia names Alexandre Ruberti CEO, ups Q2 sales outlook to $45M
ZVIA•Zevia named board member Alexandre Ruberti as president and CEO, succeeding Amy Taylor and bringing over a decade of Red Bull leadership experience. It now expects second-quarter net sales at the top end of $43 million to $45 million and adjusted EBITDA to meet or exceed prior guidance.
1. CEO Transition
Zevia has appointed Alexandre Ruberti as president and CEO effective immediately, succeeding Amy Taylor, who departed to lead Angel City. Ruberti joined the board in 2024 and brings over ten years of leadership experience at Red Bull and within the Coca-Cola system.
2. Q2 Outlook Update
The company now expects second-quarter net sales at the top end of its previous $43 million to $45 million guidance range and anticipates adjusted EBITDA to meet or exceed its prior forecast of a $0.5 million to $1 million loss.
3. Q1 Financial Performance
In the three months ended March 31, Zevia reported net sales of $46 million, up 21.2% year over year, while its operating loss narrowed to $2.4 million from $6.4 million and its net loss improved to $2.2 million from $5.2 million.
4. FY2026 Guidance
For the full 2026 financial year, Zevia projects net sales between $170 million and $175 million and an adjusted EBITDA loss of $2 million to $4 million, reflecting its focus on accelerating execution and improving profitability.
