Pickle Robot, a company specializing in autonomous unloading robots for warehouses and distribution centers, has appointed a new chief financial officer. This announcement comes shortly after reports surfaced of a significant new agreement with UPS.

The Charlestown, Massachusetts-based firm revealed on Thursday that it has hired Jeff Evanson as its first CFO. Evanson had been providing consulting services to the company since September and has now transitioned to a full-time role.

His previous experience includes serving as vice president of global investor relations and strategy at Tesla between 2011 and 2017. In that capacity, he worked directly with Elon Musk and played a key role in securing debt and equity financing. This funding was crucial for launching several Tesla vehicle models and facilitating company acquisitions.

Evanson joins Pickle Robot at a pivotal moment, as the company—founded in 2018 with approximately $100 million in venture capital—is reportedly deepening its collaboration with shipping leader UPS. According to a Bloomberg report, UPS is making a $120 million investment to acquire 400 of Pickle’s robots, with deployments scheduled to start in late 2026 and early 2027.

While Pickle declined to comment on the specifics of the UPS report this week, a company spokesperson did acknowledge that UPS has been a customer for several years. The spokesperson did not, however, confirm the exact start date of their partnership.