On March 11, 2025, ingredient supplier Prinova announced the appointment of Richard McEvoy as its new president and chief executive officer, effective April 1. He will succeed Don Thorp, who will retire following a successful 42-year tenure leading the business.
McEvoy’s career includes leadership roles at Unilever, JohnsonDiversey and Vantage Specialty Chemicals. Most recently, he serves as CEO of Voyant Beauty.
“We are thrilled to welcome Richard to Prinova,” said Rob Elias, chief financial officer. “His strategic mindset, operational expertise and depth of experience will help us to drive innovation across the company’s product and service portfolio.”
McEvoy said, “I’m excited to join Prinova at such a pivotal time. 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.”
