Governance & Compliance
We are committed to sound corporate governance and strong ethics and compliance programs.
Governance
Implicit in our corporate philosophy is the importance of sound corporate governance. We have an independent JBS USA Advisory Board to support the company’s executive leadership on matters related to corporate governance, government and regulatory affairs, commodity risk management and marketing.
Compliance
The JBS USA Ethics & Compliance Department is responsible for administration and execution of the corporate compliance program for JBS USA and its subsidiaries. The Ethics & Compliance Group has a dual reporting structure to the Independent Advisory Board and the JBS USA CEO.
Read MoreJBS USA Independent Advisory Board
Our JBS USA Advisory Board is made up of independent members, ensuring that credible, expert voices of objectivity help guide the direction of our business. The board meets quarterly, in addition to providing ongoing counsel to the JBS USA CEO and executive leadership team.
John Boehner
Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives
Dean Hollis
Former President and CEO, Consumer Foods at ConAgra Foods
Dimitri Panayotopoulos
Former Vice Chairman, Proctor & Gamble
Harvey Pitt
Former Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
André Nogueira
Former JBS USA CEO
Ethics
We leverage a comprehensive and confidential reporting tool to assist management and employees in working together to address fraud, abuse and other misconduct in the workplace, with a focus on cultivating a positive work environment. Team members can place anonymous reports online or by phone through a third-party hotline provider.
JBS Ethics Line