Ceva Animal Health Appoints Sébastien Huron As Deputy CEO

The change is part of a new dual leadership structure with Marc Prikazsky becoming Executive Chairman to focus on long-term strategy, while Huron manages day-to-day operations.

As Executive Chairman, Marc Prikazsky will focus on Ceva’s long-term strategy. This includes strengthening relationships with investors, driving customer-focused innovation, developing future leaders and reinforcing Ceva’s role in addressing key global challenges.

A veterinarian trained at the National Veterinary School of Toulouse, Sébastien Huron started his career in 1994 at Mars Inc. in France in pet food marketing. Later that year, he moved to Brazil to join Roussel-Uclaf / Hoechst Roussel Vet, where he worked for six years in leadership roles across marketing, R&D, and business development in Latin America and Brazil.

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In 2000, he relocated to the United States to join Intervet, serving first as Director of the Market Development Group for North America and later as Director of the Companion Animals Business Team.

Marc Prikazsky commented: "This governance evolution reflects the scale Ceva has reached and our ambition to reinforce both strategic focus and operational excellence. I am delighted to welcome Sébastien, whose experience, global outlook and deeply human leadership will be key assets. I have full confidence in his ability to lead our teams with ambition, courage and pragmatism. Sébastien and I will work closely to ensure continuity while accelerating Ceva's next phase of development."

He returned to Europe in 2006 joining Virbac where he led Southern Europe operations before becoming Area Director for Europe in 2008. He later joined the Executive Board and was appointed Head of Global Business Operations. From 2017 to 2024 he served as CEO of Virbac, guiding the company through strong organic growth.

With over 30 years of global experience, Sébastien Huron has built strong expertise in strategy, marketing, R&D, industrial operations, and general management. He is known for his collaborative leadership style, international outlook and customer-focused approach.

Reflecting on his appointment, Sébastien Huron stated: "I am honored to join Ceva at a moment when the company has an exceptional strategic foundation and a strong culture of innovation. I have always admired the entrepreneurial spirit and passion of Ceva's teams. My priority will be to support them with energy, experience and an entrepreneurial mindset so that, together, we can accelerate the Group's development and continue to deliver meaningful value for our customers and partners worldwide."

About Ceva Animal Healt

Ceva Animal Health is the world’s fifth-largest animal health company led by experienced veterinarians. Its mission is to deliver innovative health solutions that improve animal care and well-being. The company offers vaccines and preventive products, pharmaceuticals for farm and companion animals along with equipment and services for customers.