Early Life
Joesley Mendonça Batista was born on February 5, 1972, in Formosa, Goiás, Brazil. He is the son of José Batista Sobrinho, the founder of JBS S.A. and J&F Investimentos. He is married to Flora Mendonça Batista, and they have five children together.
Rise to Success
Joesley played a crucial role in the expansion and internationalization of JBS S.A., the largest meat-packing company in the world. He oversaw JBS's growth, making it a global leader in the meat industry. He was also instrumental in the acquisition of Swift & Co. in the United States in 2007.
Key Business Strategies
Joesley led JBS's international expansion and spearheaded strategic acquisitions, which helped the company grow significantly. He was also CEO of JBS from 2007 to 2011, a period marked by rapid expansion. More recently, he has been involved in efforts to have JBS listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Philanthropy
Details of specific philanthropy amounts are not readily available, but JBS has a history of community investment.