Suja Life Appoints Robert B. Engel and Zahir Ibrahim to Board of Directors
Key Highlights
- ➤Suja Life appoints Robert B. Engel and Zahir Ibrahim as independent directors
- ➤Engel joins Audit Committee as Suja Life’s Board expands to nine directors
- ➤Seven of Suja Life’s nine directors are independent after the appointments
- ➤Engel brings more than 45 years of banking, accounting and board experience
- ➤Ibrahim brings nearly 30 years of financial leadership at consumer companies
Expert Statements
Bob DeBorde, Chairman of Suja Life
“We are pleased to welcome Bob Engel and Zahir Ibrahim to Suja Life’s Board of Directors”
Bob DeBorde, Chairman of Suja Life
“Bob Engel brings extensive financial and risk oversight experience as well as deep knowledge of food and agribusiness as a former bank CEO, CPA and public company director.”
Bob DeBorde, Chairman of Suja Life
“Zahir has served as CFO of leading natural and healthy consumer brands, including Annie’s and KIND, through periods of significant growth.”
Bob DeBorde, Chairman of Suja Life
“Their perspectives will strengthen our Board as we execute our growth strategy and create long-term value for our shareholders.”
OCEANSIDE, Calif., Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Suja Life, Inc. (NASDAQ: SUJA) (“Suja Life,” “Suja” or the “Company”), a leading better-for-you beverage company and maker of Suja Organic, Vive Organic and Slice Soda, today announced the appointments of Robert B. Engel and Zahir Ibrahim as independent members of its Board of Directors (the “Board”), effective October 16, 2026. Engel will serve on the Board’s Audit Committee. With these appointments, Suja Life’s Board comprises nine directors, seven of whom are independent.
The appointments add deep financial, accounting and capital markets expertise to the Board as Suja Life continues to build its portfolio of better-for-you beverage brands. Engel, the former President and CEO of CoBank, brings more than 45 years of experience across banking, public accounting and public company board leadership. Ibrahim brings nearly 30 years of financial leadership at public and private consumer companies, including as Chief Financial Officer of Annie’s, KIND and BARK.
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