08:27 AM EDT, 07/21/2025 (MT Newswires) -- MGP Ingredients ( MGPI ) said Monday its board appointed Julie Francis as the company's president and chief executive officer, effective immediately.

Francis takes over from Interim President and CEO Brandon Gall, who served in the role since January 1 and will continue as the company's chief financial officer, according to a statement.

Francis most recently served as the chief operating officer of Schwan's. She is expected to join the MGP board at the 2026 stockholders' meeting, the company said.