Batista is currently the executive director of operations of Brazil's JBS S.A., Latin America's largest beef processor, the vice president of its board of directors and a J&F partner. He is a member of the JBS founding family and has been employed in the beef industry his entire career, having served in various capacities at JBS since 1987.
"We are very grateful for Sam Rovit's leadership during a very challenging time for both Swift and the beef industry," said Batista. "I look forward to bringing the JBS and Swift teams together to grow Swift into an even stronger company."