On the Street: Bunge Ltd. Names President of Bunge Brazil
January 7/White Plains, N.Y./PRNewswire -- Bunge Limited announced the appointment of Pedro Parente to the newly created position of president and CEO, Bunge Brazil, effective January 11, 2010. In his new role, Parente will lead all of Bunge's businesses in Brazil and will report to Alberto Weisser, chairman and CEO, Bunge Limited.
"Pedro brings to Bunge a track record of success in the private and public sectors," stated Weisser. "His expertise and deep insight into both business operations and the public policies that shape them make him the right person to lead Bunge's Brazilian businesses, which have grown larger and more diverse in recent years. I am confident that under his leadership Bunge will be even better positioned to contribute to and share in Brazil's growth."