Agribusiness  August 11, 2026

Batista scion taking top global job at JBS

Wesley Batista Filho has led Greeley’s JBS USA since 2023

Wesley Batista Filho, grandson of the founder of Brazilian meatpacking giant JBS N.V. and leader of the company’s Greeley-based North American subsidiary, will take over in January as JBS’ global CEO.

A Maryland native, Lucas has worked at news agencies from Wyoming to South Carolina before putting roots down in Colorado.

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