JBS names Wesley Batista Filho as global CEO, effective January 2027

Go back to JBS names Wesley Batista Filho as global CEO, effective January 2027

Tomazoni to Become JBS Vice Chairman

August 10, 2026 3:09 PM EDT

AMSTELVEEN, The Netherlands, Aug. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- JBS N.V. announced today that Wesley Batista Filho will become Global CEO of the Company, effective January 2027. The appointment is part of a planned leadership transition and reflects the Company's commitment to thoughtful succession planning. Batista Filho began his career at JBS 15 years ago and has held leadership roles across the Company's global operations, including as CEO of JBS Brazil, President of Seara and, since 2023, CEO of JBS USA.

Gilberto Tomazoni will step down after 14 distinguished years with the Company, including eight years as Global CEO. Having led JBS... More