Scandal-Plagued Batista Brothers Make a Comeback at Pilgrim’s
- Billionaires Joesley, Wesley Batista join company’s board
- Pilgrim’s is among the largest chicken producers in the US
Joesley Batista in 2017.
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Scandal-plagued Brazilian billionaires Joesley and Wesley Batista are making a comeback at the meat empire they control after being embroiled in a massive corruption scandal and spending some time in prison.
The Batista brothers are joining the board of Pilgrim’s Pride Corp., among the largest chicken producers in the US — a move unanimously approved by the board, according to a statement on Friday. The firm is owned by Brazil’s JBS SA, the world’s largest meat company founded and controlled by the Batista family.