LEMON PERFECT MAKES KEY C-SUITE HIRE: ADDS DAVID KIMMELL AS CHIEF SUPPLY CHAIN OFFICER

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Oct 24, 2023, 09:00 ET

Former Spindrift executive brings two decades of industry expertise to fast-rising flavor-enhanced lemon water brand

ATLANTA, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyoncé-backed Lemon Perfect, the fastest-growing brand in the Flavor-Enhanced Water category*, announced today the hiring of former Onda Chief Operating Officer, David Kimmell, as Chief Supply Chain Officer.

Lemon Perfect Founder and CEO Yanni Hufnagel says Kimmell is a transformational, growth-oriented supply chain leader who will be instrumental in implementing plans for a supply chain with unconstrained capacity and world-class product quality.

"Today is a monumental day for Lemon Perfect. David is a best-in-industry CPG executive and passionate people leader whose experience is unsurpassed. His operational wisdom will be key in ensuring that not only our supply chain but also our entire organization is billion-dollar-ready."

Jim Brennan, Lemon Perfect's President, said, "David is a seasoned and talented beverage industry executive, and I am excited to partner with him to take Lemon Perfect to the next level in 2024 and beyond."

With 20 years of operations experience and nearly 15 years in food and beverage, Kimmell has helped scale multiple companies from infancy to acquisition. Throughout his career, Kimmell has been recognized for his ability to innovate and facilitate growth while streamlining operations and maximizing productivity. Kimmell has been lauded in the food and beverage industry for pioneering new systems and processes and creating exceptional consumer product experiences. Kimmell joins Lemon Perfect after serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Onda, the Shay Mitchell-backed tequila seltzer brand. Before joining Onda, Kimmell served as Senior Vice President of Operations for Spindrift for nine years, taking the brand from the sale of its first case to its becoming a household brand in the sparkling water category.

"Throughout my career, I've had the opportunity to work with exceptional brands and help build world-class teams and cultures," Kimmell says. "Yanni and the Lemon Perfect team have created an incredible company and product, and I'm excited to join them in their incredible growth story."

About Lemon Perfect:

Lemon Perfect is a delicious and refreshing flavored lemon water with zero sugar and no artificial flavors or sweeteners. Powered by half a squeezed organic lemon in every bottle, Lemon Perfect contains only five calories, is high in immune-boosting vitamin C, and is proudly certified Plastic Neutral.

Lemon Perfect is the fastest-growing brand in the Flavor-Enhanced Water category* and is widely considered to be one of the most scalable, exciting, and innovative emerging beverages in the marketplace. The company's mission is to sustainably reimagine bottled water by promoting healthy, great-tasting hydration—anytime, anywhere, and for everyone. Lemon Perfect is available at retailers nationwide, on Amazon, and on lemonperfect.com. The Lemon Perfect company is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

*Source: Nielsen Total FMCG + Convenience L52 period ending 10/7/2023

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