OCEANSIDE, Calif., Sept. 21, 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 appointment of Michael Mougias as Head of Investor Relations and Public Relations, effective September 14, 2026.
Mougias will lead the Company's investor relations and public relations functions, with a focus on deepening engagement with the investment community, broadening awareness of Suja Life's strategy and strengthening the Company's corporate communications.
"Mike brings deep public company experience and a strong understanding of the capital markets at an important point in Suja Life's evolution," said Maria Stipp, Chief Executive Officer of Suja Life. "As we continue to establish Suja Life in the public markets, his experience will be valuable in deepening our engagement with shareholders, sharpening how we communicate our strategy and building greater awareness of Suja's long-term growth strategy."
Mougias brings over 15 years of capital markets and public company experience spanning investor relations, financial planning and analysis, corporate development and strategic communications. Over the course of his career, he has built and led investor relations programs for multiple newly listed companies.
Prior to joining Suja, Mougias served as Vice President of Investor Relations and FP&A at BARK, Inc. He previously held senior investor relations and finance roles at tZERO, then a subsidiary of Overstock.com, and IMAX Corporation, where he also supported the initial public offering of IMAX China on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Mougias holds a B.A. in Economics and Finance from Sacred Heart University.
About Suja Life
At Suja Life, we're changing what beverages bring to the table. We make organic, cold-pressed juices, wellness shots, and better-for-you sodas that deliver real functional benefits, exceptional taste, and high-quality ingredients, because we believe beverages should be as delicious as they are good for you. Our three brands - Suja Organic, Vive Organic, and Slice Soda - reach consumers through thousands of retail doors nationally. We operate a vertically integrated high-pressure processing and cold-pressed beverage facility, processing approximately 1 million pounds of organic produce each week and moving from farm to bottle in as few as eight days. With category-leading brands, a dedication to operational excellence, and a proven innovation engine, Suja Life is positioned at the front of the growing natural healthy beverage space.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Investor and Press Contact
Michael Mougias
Investors@Sujalife.com
Press@Sujalife.com
