He went to boarding school in Zuoz, now he's supposed to lead the world's largest meat company in Brazil
After almost ten years, a family member is once again taking the helm of the Brazilian JBS group. Wesley Batista Filho is facing a difficult family legacy.
Wesley Batista Filho will take over as Global CEO of JBS in early 2027, marking the return of a family member to the top position after nearly a decade. The 34-year-old has risen through the ranks, leading various divisions including JBS USA, and has a background in economics and philosophy from the Lyceum Alpinum in Switzerland.
JBS is a massive company with 280,000 employees, operating in 180 markets and generating $86.2 billion in revenue in 2025. Batista Filho faces challenges, including navigating the company's complex history, which has included scandals and corruption allegations involving his family members, including his father and uncle, who were involved in bribery and price-fixing schemes.
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