Prinova appoints Masaya Ikemoto as new President and CEO

[Chicago, Illinois] – July 17, 2025 – Prinova, a wholly owned subsidiary of the NAGASE Group and a leading supplier of ingredients and premixes, is pleased to announce the appointment of Masaya Ikemoto as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 15, 2025.

Ikemoto, who joined the NAGASE Group four decades ago, has been instrumental in guiding Prinova’s global expansion in his capacity as Chairman of Prinova and Executive Vice President, NAGASE Group. He assumes the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Prinova, following the tenure of Richard McEvoy, who leaves Prinova.

Hiroyuki Ueshima, Representative Director, President & CEO of NAGASE Group, said: “As Chairman of Prinova, Ikemoto has a deep understanding of Prinova’s business and will continue to advance the strategy already in motion to ensure Prinova’s on-going success in delivering value for its customers and partners. Under unified leadership, Prinova will strengthen its position as an industry leader and accelerate its strategic vision. I thank Richard McEvoy for his transformative leadership and contribution to Prinova and wish him continued success in his future endeavors.”

“I am honored to become the President and CEO of Prinova in addition to my role as Prinova’s Chairman”, said Ikemoto. “Prinova is entering a new chapter of transformation, guided by our strategy and strengthened by our past successes. Our commitment to our customers and partners is unwavering and I look forward to working with our people to unlock new potential and to our bright and sustainable future”.

Ikemoto has relocated to Prinova’s headquarters in Chicago, USA from Tokyo, Japan to assume his new role as President and CEO of Prinova.

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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

​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

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James Street
​Global Marketing Director
​James.street@prinovaeurope.com