Gus Griffin, Accomplished Beverage Alcohol Industry Exec., Brings Extensive Leadership Experience to Role as New MGP President and CEO
07/24/2014
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Griffin brings a wealth of marketing and management leadership qualifications to his role, including significant and progressive experience with Brown-Forman Corp., where he ultimately served as senior vice president and global managing director in charge of the company's flagship
"We are very pleased and excited to welcome Gus to our company in such an important capacity," said MGP Board Chairman
Griffin most recently spent a year as executive vice president of marketing for
"I am excited to join MGP and to have the opportunity to help shape the next stage of the company's proud history," Griffin said. "MGP has a rich heritage, a strong reputation for quality and innovation, and all areas of the business have significant growth potential. I am impressed with the level of passion and commitment of the employees and board members and look forward to working with them to drive long-term growth."
Griffin's career with Brown-Forman, a leading global wine and spirits company with annual sales of approximately
In 1997, Griffin was named vice president and managing director of Brown-Forman's
Griffin's accomplishments led to his being named vice president and regional director for Brown-Forman's
With a promotion to senior vice president and global managing director for the company's Southern Comfort brand in 2007, Griffin returned to Brown-Forman's headquarters to lead a worldwide marketing team and ensure alignment between brand strategies and marketing practices. He transitioned to senior vice president and global managing director for the
Griffin is a native of central
About
MGP is a leading independent supplier of premium spirits, offering flavor innovations and custom distillery blends to the beverage alcohol industry. The company also produces high quality food grade industrial alcohol and formulates grain-based starches and proteins into nutritional and highly functional ingredients for the branded consumer packaged goods industry. The company is headquartered in
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