Ceva Animal Health has appointed Sébastien Huron as Deputy CEO, effective immediately.
This move forms part of a broader governance evolution, following Marc Prikazsky’s decision to appoint a Deputy CEO and move to a dual leadership structure in which he becomes Executive Chairman, overseeing long term strategic priorities, while Mr Huron steers the Group’s operational management and chairs the Executive Committee.
Strengthening strategic and operational focus
As Executive Chairman, Mr Prikazsky will concentrate on Ceva’s long-term agenda, including strengthening the trusted and longstanding relationships the company maintains with its investors, leading customer focused innovation, developing future leaders, and reinforcing Ceva’s role in addressing major global challenges.
“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,” said Mr Prikazsky.
A global profile and proven leadership
A veterinarian trained at the National Veterinary School of Toulouse, Mr Huron began his career in 1994 at Mars Inc in France, working in marketing for the pet food division.
Later that year, he moved to Brazil to join Roussel-Uclaf / Hoechst Roussel Vet, where he spent six years in various leadership roles across marketing, R&D and business development for Latin America and Brazil.
In 2000, he relocated to the US to join Intervet, first as Director of the Market Development Group for North America, then as Director of the Companion Animals Business Team.
He returned to Europe in 2006, taking responsibility for Southern Europe at Virbac before being appointed Area Director for Europe in 2008. He later joined the Group’s Executive Board and became Head of Global Business Operations. From 2017 to 2024, he served as CEO of Virbac, leading the company through a period of record organic growth.
With over 30 years of experience across different continents, Mr Huron has developed deep expertise in strategy, marketing, R&D, industrial operations and general management. He is widely recognized for his collaborative leadership, multicultural vision and strong customer orientation.
“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,” said Mr Huron.
Front center: Marc Prikazsky (left) and Sébastien Huron.