Familienimperium: Wesley Batista Filho erbt den weltgrößten Fleischkonzern – und dessen Skandale
Nach einem knappen Jahrzehnt übernimmt wieder ein Familienmitglied die Führung beim weltgrößten Fleischproduzenten. Doch Wesley Batista Filho steht bei JBS von mehreren Seiten unter Druck.
Wesley Batista Filho, aged 34, is set to inherit the world's largest meat company, JBS, and become its global CEO. The family-owned conglomerate, JBS, has faced numerous scandals, including corruption during the construction of Brasília and the privatization of state funds by the Batista family in the late 20th century. Son of José Batista Sobrinho, the founder of JBS, Wesley attended an elite Swiss boarding school, where he was required to learn German.
After completing his education, he began his career in JBS's North American slaughterhouses, including night shifts. He later led JBS operations in Uruguay, Paraguay, Canada, and the US, before becoming the Global President of Operations in 2022. JBS employs around 280,000 people and serves 180 markets worldwide, with 50% of its revenue generated in the US.
The company has faced challenges from trade conflicts, rising costs, and political risks, particularly in the US beef market. Despite the recent scandals, Batista Filho will inherit a massive operation with 280,000 employees and a global presence.
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