ATCHISON, KS — MGP Ingredients announced it promoted Amel Pasagic from CIO to chief commercial officer, effective immediately.
In this newly created role, Pasagic will oversee commercial activities across the company’s three business segments.
“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, president and CEO of MGP. “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 as VP of information technology after MGP acquired Luxco, Inc. in April 2021. He was promoted to CIO in July 2021.