Gilson Ross

Gilson Ross serves as the Global Chief Procurement Officer at BRF, where responsibilities include managing global purchases totaling R$ 45 billion and leading a team of 600 professionals. A member of the BRF Previdência Board, Gilson also holds the position of President of the Administrative Council for BRF Previdência, overseeing a fund of approximately R$ 4 billion. Gilson's previous roles at BRF include Senior Director of Commodities Purchasing and Operations, Global Procurement Director, and diverse procurement positions focused on co-products and animal reproduction management. Educational qualifications include advanced degrees in Finance, Negotiation, and Leadership from prestigious institutions such as The University of Chicago and Harvard University, as well as comprehensive training in leadership and performance management from Fundação Dom Cabral.