USA | Changes at the top for food ingredient and distilled spirits company, MGP Ingredients.
MGP Ingredients, Inc., a provider of branded and distilled spirits as well as food ingredient solutions, has announced the hiring of David Colyott as its Executive Vice President of Operations. He will succeed Steve Glaser, who is retiring in July 2024 after 13 years with MGP.
Colyott will bring over 30 years of experience in leading diverse and complex supply chain operations across the consumer packaged goods industry. He most recently served as Vice President of the Supply Chain Centre of Excellence at Mars Petcare since 2018, where he led the development and execution of an efficient supply chain, while aligning operational strategies and systems with organisational mission, vision, and objectives. Prior to that, he spent ten years as Supply Chain Director for Nestlé Waters North America. Early in his career, he served in supply chain leadership roles at Ryder and The Home Depot.
"We are thrilled to welcome Dave to our team," said David Bratcher, CEO and President of MGP Ingredients.
"His deep experience in rapidly evolving global supply chain environments and proven leadership credentials are a great fit for MGP as we continue to execute our long-term strategy of transitioning into a branded spirits company. Additionally, I want to express our deepest gratitude for Steve's tireless efforts and invaluable contributions in building a very talented and committed supply chain team at MGP."
Colyott earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing with a Minor in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University. He also completed executive leadership programmes at London School of Business, Nestlé, and Mars Petcare.
As one of the largest distillers in the U.S., MGP's offerings include bourbon and rye whiskeys, gins, and vodkas, which are created at the intersection of science and imagination, for customers of all sizes, from crafts to multinational brands. With 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.
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