Ceva Animal Health, the world's fifth largest animal health company and majority-owned by its management team, has appointed Sébastien Huron as deputy chief executive officer, effective immediately.
The move is part of a broader governance evolution following Prikazsky's decision to adopt a dual leadership structure. As executive chairman, Prikazsky will oversee long-term strategic priorities, while Huron will steer the group's operational management and chair the executive committee.
Strengthening strategic and operational focus
As executive chairman, Prikazsky will concentrate on Ceva'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."
A 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, research and development (R&D) and business development for Latin America and Brazil.
In 2000, he relocated to the United States 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 more than 30 years of experience across different continents, 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," Huron said. "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."
