Tractor Beverage Company appoints ex-PepsiCo exec

Tractor Beverage Company, a creator of certified organic, non-GMO food service beverages, has appointed Julie Nelson to its executive team.

Nelson brings over 25 years of experience in supply chain and operations, product commercialization, frontline sales and sales strategy. She most recently held the position of Chief Operating Officer at AppHarvest where she led the company's operations.

Prior to this, Nelson helped consumer and industrial organizations navigate supply chain challenges during COVID-19 as an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company.

Her extensive tenure at PepsiCo included significant positions as Vice President of Global Operations and Vice President of Strategic Initiatives in the North American Beverages Supply Chain.

In her capacity as COO at Tractor Beverage Company, Nelson will lead the company's Operations, Innovation, FSQA, Enterprise Projects and IT teams.