Prinova announces retirement of trailblazing President and CEO, Don Thorp

27 March 2025

[Chicago, Illinois] – March 27, 2025 – Prinova, a wholly owned subsidiary of the NAGASE Group and a leading supplier of ingredients and premixes, announces the retirement of Don Thorp, the President and CEO of Prinova, effective March 31, 2025.

Thorp, a pioneer in the Life Sciences industry, has led Prinova since 1995, and his tenure has been marked by a relentless drive for quality, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to customer success.

Under Thorp's leadership, Prinova became synonymous with quality, reliability, and excellence and one of the world's largest suppliers of ingredients, flavors, and nutrient premixes.

Thorp’s dedication to building customer relationships and driving innovation positioned Prinova as a trusted partner to some of the biggest names in the food, beverage, and nutrition industries.

Reflecting on his career, Thorp stated, “Prinova’s success has always been deep rooted in strong relationships, market expertise, and innovation. Through strategic acquisitions, we expanded our global footprint and resources and became one of the world’s largest distributors and providers of functional ingredients and integrated nutritional solutions to food, beverage, and wellness brands. I am honored to have lead Prinova’s journey and proud of the talented people at Prinova I’ve had the honor of working with.”

Throughout his career, Thorp championed global collaboration, market expertise, and innovation, playing a pivotal role in setting new standards for excellence in the Life Sciences industry.

As Prinova prepares for the transition of leadership, Thorp's influence will remain embedded in the company as employees carry forward the principles and values Thorp championed during his time as CEO.

Looking ahead, Richard McEvoy will assume the role of President and CEO on April 1, 2025.

“Don Thorp is a trailblazer and has shaped Prinova into the powerhouse it is today,” said McEvoy. “His dedication to customers, innovation, and integrity will leave a lasting imprint on our industry.”

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About Prinova

Prinova is a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions for the food, beverage and nutrition industries. Prinova holds strategic stocks in numerous distribution centers around the world to ensure continuity of supply and has liquid and dry premix manufacturing facilities in the UK, China and the USA. Prinova’s premix business is underpinned with over 45 years of experience in ingredient sourcing and distribution, servicing their customers with global inventories, market expertise and leading market positions in Vitamins, Amino Acids, Sweeteners, Preservatives, Proteins, Aroma Chemicals and more. Prinova joined the NAGASE Group in 2019. For more information visit: prinovaglobal.com

About NAGASE Group
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​NAGASE is a global group consisting of approximately 110 companies across 25 countries and regions. The company operates in a wide range of industries, including chemicals, electronics, mobility, energy, food, medical products, and biotechnology. Over the years, NAGASE has leveraged its expertise in technology and information gathering, along with its global network, to evolve into a hybrid model that combines superior manufacturing, processing, and R&D capabilities with trading services. As it looks ahead to its 200th anniversary in 2032, NAGASE remains committed to delivering value as a company that solves manufacturing challenges through materials. For more information visit: nagase.com

Contact:

James Street:, Global Marketing Director, Prinova Group
​James.street@prinovaeurope.com

Steve Harman: Prinova PR, Ingredient Communications
​steve@ingredientcommunications.com