PATCO Products LLC (“PATCO” or the “Company”), an industry-leading provider of ingredients for a diverse set of end markets and applications, today announced key leadership appointments aligned with PATCO’s long-term growth strategy.

Richard McEvoy, an executive with deep expertise in ingredient companies and a current member of PATCO’s Board of Directors, will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer. Richard has most recently served as CEO of Prinova, a leading manufacturer of functional ingredients. Prior to his role at Prinova and involvement in PATCO, Richard served as CEO of Voyant Beauty and Vantage Specialty Chemicals. Richard brings a track record of success leading transformation growth, M&A, and operational initiatives in similar companies.

Current CEO John Miller, who has led PATCO through a critical period of growth, will transition to a seat on the Board of Directors and will remain actively involved in supporting the business.

In addition, the company announced the appointment of Alyssa Cunnington as Chief Commercial Officer, effective July 16, and Andrew Labady as Chief Financial Officer, effective August 4. Alyssa brings an abundance of commercial and strategic experience. Prior to joining PATCO, Alyssa spent over 15 years at Xenon arc, a branded distribution partner for premier specialty food ingredients and chemical manufacturers.

Andrew is a seasoned finance leader, having held multiple CFO positions, including at 3 Pillar Global, Cardone Industries, and CTA Acoustics. Andrew previously spent over 12 years as a finance operating executive at private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management, where he focused on operational improvement, acquisitions, and divestitures.

“We are grateful for John’s leadership during this pivotal phase for PATCO. He was instrumental in getting the Company to where it is today, and we appreciate that he will continue to be involved through the Board of Directors,” said Richard McEvoy. “I also want to extend a warm welcome to Alyssa and Andrew, who will bolster PATCO’s existing commercial and financial strengths.”

“It has been an honor leading PATCO over the last four years,” said John Miller. “As I make a long-planned transition to the Board, I’m thrilled to be able to work with Richard, Alyssa, Andrew, and the rest of the leadership team in PATCO’s next chapter.”

The PATCO team is excited to build upon recent momentum as a standalone organization to provide top-tier service and the highest quality ingredients to its trusted customers. As the pure-play leader in the emulsifiers industry, PATCO will continue to invest in innovative products and expand its foothold across the polymer additives, pet food, and personal care industries.

About PATCO Products, LLC

PATCO Products, LLC provides a range of emulsifier solutions, including glycerides, lactylates, hydrates, esters, and processing aids to the Food, Polymer Additive, Personal Care, and other related industries. PATCO's products serve a multitude of markets, including bakery, beverages, confectionary products, dairy & non-dairy products, fats & oils, pet food & animal feed, pharmaceuticals & nutraceuticals, processed foods, and polymer additives. PATCO was founded in 1956 as a division of C.J. Patterson Company, with the goal of improving the consumer experience of baked goods. The Company's roots lie in its research and new product development abilities, as shown by the series of emulsifiers the Company has discovered over the decades. The Company continues to be the leader in emulsifier research and innovation within a variety of industries. The Company is headquartered in Lenexa, KS. For more information, please refer to the PATCO website at www.patcoproducts.com.

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