JBS USA has announced the formation of an independent advisory board to support the company’s executive leadership on matters related to corporate governance, government and regulatory affairs, commodity risk management and marketing.

The advisory board will be comprised of the following four members:

  • John Boehner, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
  • Greg Heckman, former President & CEO, The Gavilon Group
  • Dimitri Panayotopoulos, former Vice Chairman, Procter & Gamble
  • Harvey Pitt, former Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

“We are honored that such a high-caliber group of leaders has agreed to serve as inaugural members of the JBS USA Advisory Board,” said Andre Nogueira, JBS USA CEO. “We look forward to the contributions of the Advisory Board members in advancing our plans for success and growth, while preserving our unwavering commitment to governance, quality and outstanding customer service.”

The Board will meet quarterly, in addition to providing ongoing counsel to the JBS USA CEO and executive leadership teams in North America, Australia and New Zealand.

Source: JBS USA