JBS Announces Changes in Its Management in Australia and USA 

These changes are part of the ongoing process of professionalization at JBS, aiming at generating higher value for the Company’s shareholders.

11 April 2012 --- JBS SA announces to its shareholders and to the market that it recently promoted changes in its executive management in Australia and in the United States. These changes are part of the Company’s ongoing professionalization process.

In Australia, where JBS is the leading producer of beef and lamb, the Company announces the appointment of André Nogueira as the new CEO. Prior to occupying this position, Andre was CFO of JBS in the United States during the past four and a half years.

Along with the appointment of Andre, two operating units were created in Australia (South and North) and two Operations Directors (COOs) were also appointed, both of whom reporting to Andre.

Brent Eastwood, who has been with the Company for the past 20 years, became the COO of the Northern Unit, which includes plants in Queensland and New South Wales.

Sam McConnell, a longtime executive of the Company, will be COO of the Southern Unit, which includes plants in Victoria, King Island, South Australia and Tasmania.

"Andre's appointment as CEO and Sam and Brent as COOs will strengthen our management structure in Australia, providing a more focused management of our North and South operations, including the beef and lamb activities. These three professionals are completely aligned with our culture and management style, always focused on detail in order to continuously improve the performance of our business, "said Wesley Batista, Global CEO of JBS SA.

In the U.S., the Company named Denilson Molina as CFO of JBS USA. Denilson is 43 years old, holds a degree in mathematics from Unimep / Brazil and an MBA in Management and Marketing from PUC / RJ. He joined the group in 2011 having worked for over 18 years for the Banco do Brasil, occupying various leadership positions. He will report directly to Don Jackson, CEO of JBS USA.

"Along with Don Jackson and the other executives in the United States, Denilson is an important appointment to our executive team. As a qualified professional, he will continue our financial management focused on adding value and generating results for our businesses there, "said Wesley Batista.

These changes are part of the ongoing process of professionalization at JBS, aiming at generating higher value for the Company’s shareholders.