Keurig Dr Pepper appoints Tara Poponyak as Senior Vice President of Sales

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. has appointed Tara Poponyak as Senior Vice President of Sales, adding senior commercial leadership to the company's sales organisation.

Tara joins KDP at a time when the beverage industry continues to evolve across retail, e-commerce, foodservice and other consumer channels, increasing the importance of strong customer relationships and coordinated commercial execution.

Her appointment adds to KDP's broader sales leadership organisation, which supports the company's portfolio across coffee, soft drinks, water, juice, mixers and other beverage categories.

Taking on a Senior Sales Leadership Role

As Senior Vice President of Sales, Tara will take on a senior role within KDP's commercial organisation.

The position places her within a business where sales leadership is closely connected to customer partnerships, channel strategy and the execution of growth plans across a broad beverage portfolio.

KDP's sales organisation works across multiple channels and markets, reflecting the scale and diversity of the company's customer base.

Strengthening Customer and Commercial Execution

Sales leadership at KDP extends beyond individual brand performance, with customer relationships spanning grocery, mass, club, small format, foodservice and e-commerce.

The company has continued to evolve its commercial structure as it focuses on its next phase of growth. In 2025, KDP outlined leadership changes that included a dedicated Chief Customer Officer overseeing customer-facing teams across U.S. partnerships.

Tara's appointment adds another layer of experienced leadership to that broader commercial environment.

Supporting a Broad Beverage Portfolio

KDP operates across several major beverage categories, including soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks, and mixers. The company also markets the leading single-serve coffee brewing system in the United States.

That portfolio creates a complex commercial landscape, with different consumer occasions, retail environments and customer requirements.

For sales leadership, the opportunity lies in translating that portfolio strength into effective customer strategies and sustainable commercial growth.

Building Stronger Customer Partnerships

Customer relationships remain central to KDP's commercial model.

The company's sales organisation works closely with customers across multiple channels, while its broader leadership structure brings together commercial, marketing and operational capabilities to support growth.

Tara's new role places her within this ecosystem, with an opportunity to contribute to how KDP builds relationships and delivers value across its customer base.

A New Chapter at KDP

Tara's move to KDP marks a new chapter in her career and brings her into a company with a significant presence across the North American beverage market.

Her appointment comes as KDP continues to develop its commercial organisation and pursue growth across its portfolio of established beverage brands.

As Senior Vice President of Sales, Tara will be part of that continued evolution, helping support the company's customer and commercial priorities.

About Keurig Dr Pepper

Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. is a beverage company with a portfolio spanning soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks, and mixers. The company operates across multiple consumer and commercial channels, including retail, e-commerce and foodservice.