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JBS SA, the world’s biggest beef producer, named Wesley Batista its chief executive, replacing his brother Joesley, who will remain as chairman.
Wesley, who was head of the company’s North American unit for the past four years, started at the new position Tuesday, São Paulo- based JBS said in a regulatory filing.
JBS controls more than 10 percent of global beef processing after about 30 acquisitions in the past 15 years. The purchases included Greeley- based Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. in 2009 and Swift & Co. in 2007.
