MGP Promotes Amel Pasagic to Chief Commercial Officer
January 08 2024 - 9:00AM
MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI), a leading supplier of
distilled spirits, branded spirits and food ingredient solutions,
is pleased to announce the promotion of Amel Pasagic to the newly
created position of Chief Commercial Officer, effective today. As
Chief Commercial Officer, Pasagic will be responsible for all
commercial activities across MGP’s three business segments.
Pasagic will leverage business intelligence and insights gained
while serving as MGP’s Chief Information Officer, where he built a
data-driven culture and applied predictive data insights across MGP
locations in Kansas, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio, Mexico, and
Northern Ireland.
“Amel’s wealth of experience and his unique strategic view of
our business will be critical in driving the next phase of growth
for MGP,” said David Bratcher, MGP President and Chief Executive
Officer. “We are fortunate to have Amel assume this new role and
look forward to his leadership as we continue to leverage the solid
foundation we have established and seize the significant
opportunities that remain ahead of us.”
Pasagic joined MGP as Vice President, Information Technology,
when the company acquired Luxco, Inc. and its affiliated companies
in April 2021. He was promoted to the newly created role of Chief
Information Officer for MGP in July that year. Prior to the
acquisition, he served in a variety of IT leadership roles with
increasing responsibility during his 10 years with Luxco. He
received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in computer science
from Webster University.
About MGP Ingredients, Inc.
MGP Ingredients, Inc. (Nasdaq: MGPI) is a leading producer of
premium distilled spirits, branded spirits, and food ingredient
solutions. Since 1941, we have combined our expertise and energy
aimed at formulating excellence, bringing product ideas to life
collaboratively with our customers.
As one of the largest distillers in the U.S., MGP’s offerings
include bourbon and rye whiskeys and gins, which are created at the
intersection of science and imagination, for customers of all
sizes, from crafts to multinational brands. With U.S. distilleries
in Kentucky and Indiana, and bottling operations in Missouri, Ohio,
and Northern Ireland, MGP has the infrastructure and expertise to
create on any scale.
MGP’s branded spirits portfolio covers a wide spectrum of brands
in every segment, including iconic brands from Luxco, which was
founded in 1958 by the Lux Family. Luxco is a leading producer,
supplier, importer and bottler of beverage alcohol products. Our
branded spirits mission is to meet the needs and exceed the
expectations of consumers, associates and business partners.
Luxco’s award-winning spirits portfolio includes well-known brands
from four distilleries: Bardstown, Kentucky-based Lux Row
Distillers, home of Ezra Brooks, Rebel, Blood Oath, David Nicholson
and Daviess County; Lebanon, Kentucky-based Limestone Branch
Distillery, maker of Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey,
Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey and Bowling & Burch Gin;
Jalisco, Mexico-based Destiladora Gonzalez Lux, producer of 100%
agave tequilas, El Mayor, Exotico and Dos Primos; and the historic
Ross & Squibb Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, where
Penelope Bourbon, Remus Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Rossville
Union Straight Rye Whiskey are produced. The innovative and
high-quality brand portfolio also includes Everclear Grain Alcohol,
Pearl Vodka, Green Hat Gin, Saint Brendan’s Irish Cream, The Quiet
Man Irish Whiskey and other well-recognized brands.
In addition, our Ingredient Solutions segment offers specialty
proteins and starches that help customers harness the power of
plants and provide a host of functional, nutritional and sensory
benefits for a wide range of food products.
The transformation of American grain into something more is in
the soul of our people, products, and history. We’re devoted to
unlocking the creative potential of this extraordinary resource.
For more information, visit mgpingredients.com.
For More Information
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