Presperse Corporation Announces Leadership Transition
Presperse Corporation today announced the appointment of William Auriemma as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Auriemma succeeds Joy Atkinson, who has stepped down after nearly five years of distinguished service.
Auriemma brings more than 40 years of executive experience to Presperse. He currently serves as Chairman of Diversified CPC International, a Sumitomo Group Company and sister company to Presperse, and as a Board Member of Presperse Corporation. Previously, he led Diversified CPC as President & CEO for 24 years, driving growth, innovation, and operational excellence.
During his tenure at Diversified CPC, Auriemma oversaw major capital investments, including the development of a state-of-the-art production and distribution facility in Beaumont, Texas. He has been recognized with the Charles E. Allderdice Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award and has held numerous leadership roles across the consumer products industry, including Chairman of the Consumer Specialty Products Association and the Consumer Aerosol Products Council.
“We are pleased to welcome William Auriemma as Chief Executive Officer,” said the Board of Presperse Corporation. “His proven leadership, deep knowledge of our industry, and long history with Sumitomo Group Companies make him exceptionally well suited to guide Presperse into its next era of growth and innovation.”
Mr. Auriemma said, “We thank Joy for her passion and leadership in transforming Presperse into a trusted partner to the world’s leading beauty and personal care brands. Her legacy of innovation, culture, and sustainability—achieving EcoVadis Platinum recognition, Great Place to Work® certification, and establishing UN Global Compact signatory and goals, among others—provides a strong foundation for the future. I’m honored to build on this momentum as we drive growth, innovation, and customer partnerships worldwide.”
About Presperse
For more than 40 years, Presperse has been the trusted partner to the world’s best beauty brands for transformational ingredients, breakthrough formula innovation, and supply-chain excellence. As a recognized leader in quality, sustainability, research, green chemistry, and Corporate Social Responsibility, Presperse provides 400+ premium specialty ingredients and visionary expertise to formulators of skincare, sun care, hair care, and color cosmetics. Presperse is recognized as EcoVadis™ Gold, member of RSPO, Responsible Mica Initiative, ISO 9001 certified, a signatory on the UN Global Compact, and certified USA Great Place To Work®. Let’s make beauty together.™ For More Information Contact Debra Butler at dbutler@presperse.com