Photographer: Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesWesley Batista is returning to head up meat giant JBS as group CEO, restoring leadership under the controlling family shareholders. Wesley Batista Filho – his full name as the son of founder José Batista Sobrinho – will become CEO in January, while current chief Gilberto Tomazoni will step down to become vice chairman of the Brazil-headquartered group’s board. Wesley Batista, who along with his brother Joesley control the Batista family’s holding company, J&F Investimentos, will shift from his current role as CEO of the meatpacker’s US unit, JBS USA. “I’m honoured to take on this responsibility and build on the extraordinary work accomplished by Tomazoni during his tenure as CEO,” Wesley Batista said of his new appointment. Wesley Batista had been appointed group CEO in 2011 to replace his brother, who then became chairman.