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Envision Energy Secures $500M Financing Program with BBVA to Accelerate Global Renewable Deployment

MADRID, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy, a global leader in green technologies, has secured a USD 500 million Vendor Financing Agreement with BBVA Corporate & Investment Banking (BBVA CIB), to support its global business expansion across Europe, Asia and Latin America. This partnership underscores the strong bankability of Envision’s products and its proven track record in delivering large-scale international projects.

This marks another milestone in the growing partnership between Envision and BBVA. Earlier this year, Envision successfully signed a USD 600 million equivalent sustainability-linked syndicated loan in Hong Kong, with BBVA serving as one of the mandated lead arrangers. The new agreement further reflects strong confidence from leading international financial institutions in Envision’s green technology capabilities and global growth strategy.

The vendor financing program adopts a flexible and tailored structure designed to support customers through diversified financing instruments, optimised working capital management, and extended payment terms. The framework enables financing opportunities to be identified early in project development and provides value-added advisory services throughout the project lifecycle. By offering tailored financing solutions aligned with project needs, the programme helps reduce capital constraints for customers and accelerate the expansion of Envision’s global business.

Henry Peng, Senior Vice President, Envision Energy & President of EU & LATAM Regions, said: “The global energy transition requires not only technological innovation, but also forward-looking financial solutions that can accelerate deployment at scale. This vendor financing programme with BBVA enables us to optimise working capital while supporting the faster deployment of our renewable energy technologies across strategic markets in Europe, Asia and Latin America. By combining advanced clean energy technologies with innovative financial solutions, we are helping accelerate the transition toward a net-zero energy system and a new era of sustainable prosperity.”

“Envision’s solid credit profile, and its pioneering use of physical AI to drive the global green transition give BBVA CIB great confidence in this partnership,” said Eva Rubio, Head of Global Transaction Banking at BBVA CIB. “At BBVA CIB, we are pioneers in developing innovative vendor financing solutions, with a firm commitment to sustainability and to driving the global energy transition. This agreement also strengthens our support for the international expansion of companies such as Envision Energy, leaders in the development of clean technologies.”

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XTransfer Reinforces Commitment to Africa’s SME Trade

Joins Solar & Storage Live Africa 2026


JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – XTransfer, the World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform, reinforced its commitment to serving SMEs across Africa through its participation in major regional events. Following the Inclusive FinTech Forum 2026 in Rwanda, XTransfer joined the Solar & Storage Live Africa 2026 in Johannesburg. These engagements reflect XTransfer’s growing focus on enabling legitimate, secure cross-border trade that supports real-economy supply chains across the continent.

XTransfer joins the Solar & Storage Live Africa 2026.
XTransfer joins the Solar & Storage Live Africa 2026.

As Africa’s premier energy event, “Solar & Storage Live Africa 2026″ convened more than 650 local and international exhibitors showcasing products, technologies and solutions. XTransfer‘s participation comes as it continues to expand in Africa, helping SMEs engaged in international trade access a more unified payment experience. In many markets, SMEs still face friction when making and receiving trade payments, including complex processes and delays that can strain cash flow and disrupt supply chains. Where reliable options are limited, some businesses may feel pressured to rely on informal channels, creating avoidable compliance and transparency risks for the wider ecosystem.

To address these challenges, XTransfer works with international and local banks and financial institutions to strengthen payment infrastructure and facilitate compliant trade payments. In Africa, XTransfer partners with Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, to support importers in Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa to pay for goods conveniently in local currency, while helping Asian exporters receive reliable settlement, supporting smoother trade flows across key Africa–Asia corridors.

By continuing to invest in partnerships and local market capabilities, XTransfer aims to help more African SMEs participate confidently in borderless trading and to support the supply chains, accelerating the continent’s energy transition.
Hashtag: #XTransfer #Crossborder #Payment #SMEs #Africa #SouthAfrica




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WEPACK 2026 to Showcase the Future of Packaging with Eight Integrated Shows in Shenzhen

SHANGHAI, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Organized by RX China, WEPACK 2026 World Expo of Packaging Industry will take place from April 15–17, 2026 at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (Bao’an). As a leading global event for the packaging sector, WEPACK continues to evolve after 25 years of industry development, positioning itself as a comprehensive platform covering the entire packaging value chain.

25 Years of Industry Expertise, Expanding Across the Full Value Chain

With over two decades of continuous growth, WEPACK has developed into a fully integrated platform encompassing upstream raw materials, converting equipment, packaging materials, finished products, and related services. The eight co-located shows collectively provide a one-stop platform for industry professionals to explore market trends, identify business opportunities, and build strategic partnerships.


Global Participation Driving Efficient Business Matching

WEPACK 2026 will bring together exhibitors across seven major categories, including corrugated and folding carton converting equipment, digital printing and post-press technologies, labels and flexible packaging, industrial papers and specialty materials, packaging containers, food-contact packaging technologies, as well as automation and logistics systems.

The event is expected to attract over 100,000 professional visitors, including more than 7,000 overseas buyers and 7,000 international agents from over 130 countries and regions. Visitor profiles include end-brand owners and decision-makers, packaging converters and printers, material and equipment suppliers, as well as design firms and third-party service providers.

Leveraging its strategic location in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, WEPACK serves as a gateway to key markets along the Belt and Road, enabling exhibitors to expand their global footprint and connect with high-growth regions across Asia and beyond.

Key Highlights Showcasing Industry Innovation

A series of featured events and innovation zones will take center stage during the exhibition. International activities such as Indonesia Day, India Day, and Vietnam Day will foster cross-border communication and collaboration.

The Digital Carnival 3.0 will deliver an immersive “order-to-finished product” experience, where visitors can complete the entire process—from online ordering to printing and final product delivery—within 15 minutes across dedicated zones for corrugated, folding carton, and labels. Supporting forums will focus on the growing trend of “small-batch, quick-response” production, with leading companies sharing real-world applications.

Sustainability will be a key focus under the “Green & Low-Carbon Dual Engine” initiative. The Plant Fiber & Food Packaging Manufacturing Technology Expo will showcase innovations such as pulp molding, plastic-free high-barrier materials, and food-grade coatings. In parallel, the Folding Carton show will introduce a dedicated Carbon Neutrality Zone and release the China Packaging Carbon Footprint White Paper, offering actionable guidance for carbon reduction and compliance.

Additionally, new zones dedicated to high-value-added equipment and automation will debut, featuring technologies such as AI vision inspection, robotic palletizing, and MES/WMS systems to help manufacturers improve efficiency and address labor challenges.

Industry “Red Book” Debut to Guide Green Transformation

A major highlight of WEPACK 2026 will be the official launch of the 2026 Packaging Market Demand Evolution Report, jointly developed by RX and D&B Consulting. Known within the industry as the “Red Book,” this report delivers strategic insights into market demand, regulatory trends, and sustainable transformation pathways. It serves as a practical guide for packaging companies seeking to navigate global trade requirements and unlock new growth opportunities.

As the opening approaches, WEPACK 2026 is set to once again bring together the global packaging community in Shenzhen, offering a forward-looking platform for innovation, collaboration, and business growth.

Now True Original Shades of Indigo joins the race for international awards

HONG KONG, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Now TV’s on-demand service, Now True, is dedicated to curating high-quality programmes from around the world and presenting original works under its Now True Original label, specifically crafted for Hong Kong audiences. Aside from creating Cantonese dubbing scripts, the brand also invites well-known artists and industry professionals to serve as voice narrators. The Cantonese dubbing script for the documentary Shades of Indigo, written by scriptwriter Yip Ka Man, has recently been nominated for the 2026 EGA’s Hermes Awards in the category of “Best Script Adaptation for a Dubbed Audio”, bringing the production onto the international stage. The film will compete alongside leading titles such as Stranger Things and Squid Game Season 3, with results to be announced on 16 April 2026.

Now True Original Shades of Indigo joins the race for international awards
Now True Original Shades of Indigo joins the race for international awards

Directed by Shigeru Yoshida, Shades of Indigo marks his first feature-length documentary, chronicling the stories of artisans devoted to the art of indigo dyeing. After the Industrial Revolution, “synthetic blue” dyes became the mainstream in textile production, yet the film’s protagonists have remained steadfast in their use of traditional indigo dyeing techniques. The documentary’s unique theme vividly showcases the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship. Now True has specially invited Hong Kong film director Adam Wong to serve as voice narrator. During the recording session, Wong praised the thoughtful scripts production, and now, with industry recognition through the EGA Hermes Awards nomination, this achievement holds even greater significance.

Now True Original features a diverse range of content—ranging from sports, food, art, music to gang culture and indigo-dyeing techniques—each widely appreciated by audiences. Its voice-narration lineup is equally star-studded, featuring Stanley@MIRROR, Serrini Leung, Sumling@COLLAR, Michelle Loo, Adam Wong, Joey Leung, Justin Cheung, Alton Diwei Yu, Peter Cheung, and Lau Shun-man.

More Now True Original Titles:

  • The Hidden World of Yakuzas – Cantonese Narrator: Justin Cheung
  • Come Back Anytime – Cantonese Narrator: Michelle Loo
  • Fuzjko Hemming: A Soulful Pianist in Love – Cantonese Narrator: Serrini Leung
  • The Making Of A Japanese – Cantonese Narrator: Stanley@MIRROR
  • Virgilio – Cantonese Narrator: Joey Leung
  • Boris Becker: The Rise And Fall – Cantonese Narrator: Alton Diwei Yu
  • In The Mood For Art – Cantonese Narrator: Sumling@COLLAR
  • FC Bayern: Generation Wembley – Cantonese Narrator: Lau Shun-man
  • The Grizzlie Truth – Cantonese Narrator: Peter Cheung

Watch Shades of Indigo online: https://nowplayer.now.com/

Learn more about Now TV: https://www.nowtv.now.com/blog

About Now True

Now True brings together quality programmes from around the world, offering customers award-winning films, inspiring true stories, and a wide variety of premium content. Its library also includes concerts, arts and cultural programmes, and stories that touch your heart.

*Now True on-demand service lets you watch what you want anytime, at your convenience.
*Selected programmes are available in 4K UHD for an enhanced visual experience.
*Multi-language programmes include English or Chinese subtitles.
*Selected titles also feature Cantonese dubbing for a more convenient viewing experience.

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LOM: Unifying Ontology Construction and Semantic Alignment for Deterministic Enterprise Reasoning at Scale

BEIJING, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the way of managing enterprise data assets evolves from simple accumulation to value extraction, the role of AI has shifted accordingly: it is no longer limited to basic data processing and analysis, but it is now defined by its ability to perform stable, reliable, and deterministic reasoning grounded in real business logic of enterprises. As large models become deeply integrated into industry applications, a challenge has emerged: how to move beyond probabilistic generation and enable AI to assist with reliable knowledge retrieval and operation plan within complex decision making and real-world business processes.

Yonyou AI Lab has released the Large Ontology Model (LOM). Built on an integrated end-to-end architecture of Construct-Align-Reason (CAR), LOM enables AI, for the first time, to autonomously construct structured business logic system from raw enterprise data and perform high-precision reasoning on top of this system. Experimental results on real-world enterprise datasets demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach: LOM-4B achieved an accuracy of 88.8% in ontology completion tasks and 94% in complex graph reasoning tasks, significantly outperforming existing mainstream large language models. These results point out a new paradigm for the scalable and deterministic deployment of enterprise-grade AI.

Moving Beyond the Parameter Race: Empowering AI to Build an Enterprise “Business Logic Universe”

For years, the adoption of large models in enterprise scenarios has largely followed a linear assumption of “more parameters lead to better performance”. However, in real-world deployments, this approach often falls short, such as producing unstable reasoning, inconsistent outputs, and a persistent disconnect from business logic. The core reason is that traditional large models rely on probabilistic token prediction, without a structured understanding of enterprise systems, and even lacking the ability to autonomously construct a logic framework that fits the actual business needs of enterprises.

The core breakthrough of YonLOM lies in moving beyond mere parameter scaling and instead empowering AI with the ability of building up its own autonomous logic system. Much like a senior domain expert, YonLOM can organize business entities, attributes and their interrelationships from fragmented structured and unstructured data, forming a coherent enterprise ontology. The ontology functions as a “business logic universe” that aligns with the real operations within all reasoning tasks place of the enterprise via a structured, internally consistent environment, where all reasoning unfolds, fundamentally ensuring the determinacy of reasoning.

In the ontology construction phase, LOM simultaneously processes structured data held in databases and unstructured textual documents. Through a multi-stage generation and validation pipeline, it converts scattered business information into a standardized, machine-interpretable  ontology structure, while ensuring logical consistency through iterative verification. For example, from organizational hierarchies in human resources, to financial account linkages, to upstream-downstream dependencies across supply chains, YonLOM systematically reconstructs the underlying logic embedded in enterprise data for supporting the next-step operations explicit and actionable.

A Tripartite Integrated Architecture for In-depth Fusion of Semantics and Structure

While autonomous ontology construction forms the foundation of LOM, it is the precise alignment of semantics and structure that makes this “logic universe” truly reflect the realities of enterprise business. Enterprise knowledge features in both semantical diversity and structural complexity. Traditional models often process text understanding and structural reasoning separately, leading to information loss and reasoning inaccuracies.

Through the tripartite integrated CAR architecture of Construct-Align-Reason, LOM dynamically integrates these three procedures into a cohesive cognitive framework. During the alignment phase, the model leverages a graph-aware encoder and reinforcement learning to accurately match the semantically generated information with the constructed ontology structure. Which enables real-time mapping between abstract graph nodes and real business entities of enterprises, as well recognizing dynamic updates of the ontology at the same time. As new business knowledge and insights merges during the interactions with users, LOM adjusts the ontology structure accordingly, ensuring that this “logic universe” always evolves in line with the development of enterprise business.

In the reasoning phase, LOM discards probabilistic guesswork and instead uses the autonomously constructed ontology as immutable business rules to execute strict deterministic reasoning within the system. Whether performing complex graph algorithms such as shortest path and minimum spanning tree, or navigating multi-hop business relationships, LOM produces verifiable and reliable results. This logical reasoning execution transforms AI from simulated reasoning into practical business operations, perfectly adapting to enterprise scenarios where require extremely high  accuracy such as finance, supply chain and production.

Surpassing Mainstream Models in Real-World Tests: High Cognitive Density with Fewer Parameter

Genuine technological value brought by paradigm innovation is ultimately validated in real-world scenarios. To this end, Yonyou AI Lab conducted comprehensive testing on LOM using production data from diverse enterprise domains, including human resources, finance, assets management, manufacturing, and supply chain. The benchmark dataset included 19 graph reasoning tasks, comparing LOM’s performance against that of mainstream large language models.

Test results show that LOM-4B, with only 4 billion parameters, achieved an accuracy of 93% across all tasks on average. LOM-32B, with 32 billion parameters, further increased the accuracy to 94%, especially excelling in tasks requiring deterministic reasoning such as shortest path, cycle detection and minimum spanning tree. In contrast, mainstream models, though endowed with vastly larger parameter counts, demonstrated proficiency primarily in shallow semantic tasks, where surface-level patterns and associations are sufficient. However, they struggled when confronted with complex structural reasoning challenges, where deterministic logic and sophisticated relationships between business entities are deeply embedded as an intertwined graph. In these tasks, the model’s performance deteriorated sharply, with some tasks registering near-zero accuracy, highlighting the inherent limitations of relying solely on probabilistic models for tasks that demand precise, rule-based reasoning and structural coherence.

This result underscores a core insight: the true strength of enterprise-grade AI lies not in accumulating parameters, but in cognitive density. By merging the technical idea of neuro-symbolic fusion, LOM delivers enhanced logical reasoning capabilities with fewer parameters, demonstrating that for industrial AI, logical density is more valuable than parameter scale. For enterprises, this means accessing AI reasoning capabilities that are more aligned with business needs in a more stable and reliable way without investing huge costs in deploying ultra-large parameter models.

7D Logical Autonomy: Unleashing the Next Generation of Enterprise AI

Building on this breakthrough, Yonyou AI Lab has also developed a 10-Dimensional Cognitive Framework that outlines the evolution of AI models. According to this framework, current mainstream large models and agents are still in the 6D stage, capable of optimizing task execution paths but lacking the ability to autonomously construct underlying logic systems. This limitation is the primary reason for the reasoning challenges in enterprise applications.

The 7D logical autonomy achieved by LOM marks a significant step for Enterprise AI to evolve to higher dimensions. It enables AI to construct the logical frameworks for reasoning from scratch, essentially empowering it with the ability to set the rules of the game, rather than just playing it. This evolution transforms AI from a data processing tool into a true knowledge expert and decision-making assistant of enterprise business logic, paving the way for future AI paradigms that are capable to make autonomous decisions and actively trigger business executions.

Today, as enterprise digital transformation has entered a more advanced phase, the full realization of data assets’ value increasingly depends on the abilities in generating meaningful ontology base, adopting accurate sub-graph retrieval tools, and thus providing in-depth reliable insights for actions. YonLOM not only offers deterministic reasoning capabilities but also introduces a novel solution for integrating large models into industry practices.

Looking ahead, the 7D logical autonomy of LOM lays the foundation for further advancements, Yonyou AI Lab will continue to evolve the model from a reasoning engine towards a dynamic, intelligent system capable for more reliable action execution advising and strategic decision-making.

For more detailed insights, you are welcomed to find the full preprint here: https://chinaxiv.org/abs/202603.00072

 

Transformation From Thailand’s Premier Tourist Hub to a Global ‘Heaven City’ and World-Class Living, With Dusit Ajara Hua Hin


HUA HIN, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 April 2026 – Hua Hin is undergoing a historic transformation. Long recognized as Thailand’s elite seaside retreat, this coastal gem is now ranked among the world’s top real estate growth markets, offering world-class Branded Residences that deliver yields of 7–9%, outperforming non-branded counterparts by 50–80%, according to CBRE Thailand. Ideally positioned around three hours from Bangkok, the capital city, Hua Hin is being elevated into a “Heaven City” and a premier global destination for high-end living and strategic real estate investment. Driven by massive infrastructure development and a shift toward world-class well-being, it has become the top choice for High-Net-Worth Individuals seeking pristine nature, tranquility, and modern luxury within reach of major international metropolises.

Transformation From Thailand’s Premier Tourist Hub to a Global 'Heaven City' and World-Class Living, With Dusit Ajara Hua Hin

The “Heaven City” vision is underpinned by a clear state roadmap, including an operational double-track railway by 2026, the M8 Motorway, and Hua Hin Airport’s international expansion by 2027. Strategically bridging Bangkok and the Southern Economic Corridor, Hua Hin is emerging as a Global Wellness Tourism Hub and a Safe Haven for HNWIs and discerning investors.

Beyond infrastructure, Hua Hin delivers a lifestyle ecosystem, from a world-class Medical Hub with multilingual healthcare and Elite International Education, to a Golfer’s Paradise with championship courses, a world-class vineyard estate, vibrant art scenes, and creative night markets. Anchored by luxury malls and international water parks, it is a sanctuary for every generation, making Branded Residences in Hua Hin increasingly coveted assets among both local and international buyers.

The pinnacle of this evolution is Dusit Ajara Hua Hin. Developed by Dusit Estate, under Dusit International, a globally recognized hospitality brand, this ultra-luxury branded residence builds on Dusit’s vision of redefining luxury living through integrated, hospitality-led experiences, as reflected in its mixed-use flagship development in Bangkok, Dusit Central Park. It sits on a prime nearly 8-acre site, featuring 96 exclusive residences with privileged beach access, nestled within the grounds of Dusit Thani Hua Hin. Designed for multi-generational living, it stands as the first low-rise residential project in Asia developed under the Fitwel: Low Rise Residential standard, a leading evidence-based global certification focused on enhancing health and well-being through optimized indoor environments. With its low-density approach, the project champions sustainable well-being. Its signature “Bridging Oasis” concept delivers over 60% green space, seamlessly connecting seven buildings through lush landscaping. Residents enjoy a full suite of amenities, including a five-zone aquatic experience, clubhouse, wellness studio, kids’ world, and entertainment spaces.

Dusit Ajara Hua Hin‘s true distinction lies in its Gracious Hospitality. Backed by Dusit’s 77-year legacy, professional property management ensures long-term value, translating into high asset liquidity and a reliable Lifestyle Dividend, supported by a dedicated rental management team.

Dusit Ajara Hua Hin is more than a residence. It is a “Limited Edition Collection” – a low-risk, high-growth asset offering timeless luxury living and sustainable long-term value for a limited collection of families.

Please visit https://www.dusitajara.com/landingpage

  • Hua Hin: +66(0) 88 899 8355
  • Bangkok: +66(0) 88 822 7882

Hashtag: #DusitAjara #DusitAjaraHuaHin #HuaHin

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OCI Global Sells Shares of Methanex Corporation

AMSTERDAM, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — OCI Global (Euronext: OCI), (“OCI”) announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary OCI Chemicals B.V. has sold 2 million common shares (“Shares”) of Methanex Corporation (“Methanex”), representing approximately 2.6% of the issued and outstanding Shares (the “Disposition”). The sale price was US$57.65 per share, resulting in net proceeds of approximately US$115.3 million, after customary fees and expenses. The Disposition was made on 9 April as a block trade.

Immediately prior to the Disposition, OCI had beneficial ownership of, or control and direction over, 6,612,962 Shares, representing approximately 8.6% of the issued and outstanding Shares. As a result of the Disposition, OCI now owns or exercises control or direction over an aggregate of 4,612,962 Shares, representing approximately 6.0% of the issued and outstanding Shares.

About OCI Global

Learn more about OCI at www.oci-global.com. You can also follow OCI on LinkedIn.

Additional Information

OCI effected the Disposition for investment purposes. Depending on market conditions and other factors, including Methanex’s business and financial condition, OCI may in future acquire securities of Methanex or sell some or all of the securities of Methanex that it may own at any such time.

Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Information

Certain information contained in this press release, including any information relating to OCI’s investment in Methanex, constitutes “forward-looking statements”. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. The words “may” and “will” and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. In particular, this press release contains forward-looking statements including, without limitation, with respect to the potential for OCI to acquire securities of Methanex in future or to dispose of some or all of such securities that OCI owns at any time. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions, including material assumptions considered reasonable by OCI as at the date of this press release in light of management’s experience and perception of current conditions and expected developments, and are inherently subject to significant business, economic, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies.

Many of these uncertainties and contingencies can affect our actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, us. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements which are not guarantees of future events, and speak only as of the date made. All of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. OCI disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

 

Ceva Animal Health appoints Sébastien Huron as Deputy Chief Executive Officer

LIBOURNE, France, April 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ceva Animal Health, the world’s fifth largest animal health company, majority-owned by its management team, today announces the appointment of Sébastien Huron as Deputy Chief Executive Officer, 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 Sébastien Huron steers the Group’s operational management and chairs the Executive Committee.

Sébastien Huron – Deputy CEO
Sébastien Huron – Deputy CEO

Strengthening strategic and operational focus

As Executive Chairman, Marc 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.

Marc Prikazsky commented: “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.”

A global profile and proven leadership

A veterinarian trained at the National Veterinary School of Toulouse, Sébastien 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 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 over 30 years of experience across different continents, Sébastien 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.

Reflecting on his appointment, Sébastien Huron stated:

“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.”

About Ceva Animal Health

Ceva Animal Health (Ceva) is the 5th global largest animal health company, led by experienced veterinarians, whose mission is to provide innovative health solutions for all animals to ensure the highest level of care and well-being. Our portfolio includes preventive medicine such as vaccines and animal welfare products, pharmaceutical solutions for farm and companion animals, as well as equipment and services to provide the best experience for our customers.

With more than 7,200 employees located in 47 countries, Ceva strives daily to bring to life its vision as a One Health company: “Together, beyond animal health”.

2025 turnover: €1.92 billion

www.ceva.com  

Contact:

Emilie Barrail
Group head of external communication
ebarrail@ceva.com

 

 

Marc Prikazsky – Executive Chairman and Sébastien Huron – Deputy CEO
Marc Prikazsky – Executive President and Sébastien Huron – Deputy CEO