Biography

Bob DeBorde has served as a member of our Board since August 2019, as Executive Chairman since February 2024 and was our Chief Executive Officer from August 2019 to February 2024. In his role as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. DeBorde oversaw Suja Life through significant expansion and growth. Mr. DeBorde currently serves as an operating director at Paine Schwartz Partners. Previously, Mr. DeBorde had a 34-year career within the Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO). Most recently, Mr. DeBorde was Senior Vice President for Coca-Cola Refreshments where he oversaw sales and operations functions until February 2018. Additionally, during his time at Coca-Cola, Mr. DeBorde was also Senior Vice President for field operations in the United States and Canada, Senior Vice President and General Manager for the East and Northeast United States and Vice President and General Manager for Coca-Cola Enterprises in the United Kingdom. Mr. DeBorde has extensive knowledge of our business and strategy, as well as significant experience as an executive officer of other public companies in the consumer packaged goods industry. Mr. DeBorde holds a B.S. from Spring Hill College.