Prinova, a wholly owned subsidiary of the NAGASE Group and a supplier of ingredients and premixes, has appointed Richard McEvoy as its new president and CEO, effective April 1, 2025.

McEvoy officially joined Prinova on March 10 to begin an onboarding and handover process with Don Thorp, who will retire following a 42-year tenure leading the business.

With a track record of driving transformational business growth across multiple leading life sciences companies, McEvoy’s career includes leadership roles at Unilever, JohnsonDiversey, Vantage Specialty Chemicals, and most recently, serving as CEO of Voyant Beauty.

“I’m excited to join Prinova at such a pivotal time,” said McEvoy. “The company has built a strong reputation for its commitment to excellence and innovation. I look forward to working with the talented team at Prinova and Nagase to build upon this success, seize new opportunities, and deliver exceptional value for our customers and stakeholders.”

Masaya Ikemoto, representative director and senior managing executive officer at the NAGASE Group, said: “Richard is a results-driven leader who has a diverse background of experiences and an excellent track record of driving business growth in developed and developing markets. We have a long-term vision for global growth and Richard shares our passion for innovation, operational excellence, and meeting the needs of our customers. Under his leadership, Prinova will further unlock its growth potential and strengthen its position as a leader in the ingredients and premixes industry. We also thank Don Thorp for his leadership of Prinova over the past 42 years. His vision, commitment, and dedication to the business has set a strong foundation for Prinova’s future success.”