Ceva Animal Health has appointed Sébastien Huron as deputy chief executive.
The company said the move, which is effective immediately, forms part of a broader “governance evolution”, and follows Marc Prikazsky’s decision to appoint a deputy CEO and move to a dual leadership structure in which he becomes executive chairman.
Under the new structure Prikazsky will oversee long-term strategic priorities, while Huron steers the group’s operational management and chairs the executive committee.
Going into further detail, Ceva explained that as executive chairman, Prikazsky will concentrate on the company’s long-term agenda, including strengthening relationships with 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,” Prikazsky said. “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.”
Global profile and proven leadership
A veterinarian trained at the National Veterinary School of Toulouse, 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.
Huron said: “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.”