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• Board of Directors
• Fiscal Council / Audit Committee
• Board of Executive Officers
• Committees

Board of Directors

Abílio dos Santos Diniz (Chairman): He graduated in Business Administration from the Getulio Vargas Foundation and was attended Columbia University in New York and the University of Dayton in Ohio. His professional career was entirely devoted to Grupo Pao de Acucar, since the first activities as a sales manager, to the position he currently holds. As Executive Chairman, he was responsible for implementing the policies of corporate governance and professionalization of the Group. Mr. Abilio Diniz was one of the founders of the Paulista Association of Supermarkets (APAS) and ABRAS. It was also, for about 10 years, member of the Brazilian National Monetary Council. Member of the Economic and Social Development of the Federal Government. (Independent member)

Sergio Ricardo Silva Rosa (Vice-Chairman): Journalist graduated from the School of Communication and Arts at USP. Mr. Sergio chaired the Board of Directors of Companhia Vale SA between 2003 and 2010. In the same period, President of Valepar SA Litel and also held the Presidency of 521 Holdings, and was a member of the Board of Directors of Brazil Telecom SA was Investment Director of ABRAPP; member of the Economic and Social Development (CDES); Founder and Member of the Board of PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment Program, established by the UN). He served as Director of the Bank Employees Union, President of the National Confederation of Bank Treasury and Latin American Confederation of Bank Employees. Held mandate Alderman in the city of São Paulo between 1994 and 1996. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of America Latina Logistica S.A. (Independent member)

Carlos Fernando Costa: Graduated in Math, with specialization in Financial Management from the Methodist University of São Paulo and Administration from the University Iberoamericana, Mr. Carlos is CFO and Investment and Executive Manager Investment Planning and Market Operations of Petrobras Social Security Foundation - Petros. Has participation in various committees of Petros, and Coordinator of the Technical Committee of the National Investment Abrapp. Mr. Carlos also has great experience in the Board of Directors.

Décio da Silva: Mechanical Engineer with a postgraduate degree in Business Administration. Was CEO, production manager, regional director and head of sales companies Weg. He is currently Chairman of the board of directors of companies Weg, Oxford Porcelanas SA and Member of the Board of Directors of BRF - Brazil Foods SA, Iochpe-Maxion SA, TECSIS Technology and Advanced Systems SA and Tiger - Pipes and Fittings. (Independent member)

José Carlos Reis de Magalhães: He graduated in Business Administration from Fundação Getúlio Vargas. He is founder and Chairman Board of Tarpon. Moreover, José Carlos serves on the Board of BRF and Acqua Cia. He is also director of investments in subsidiary Tarpon Management Resources SA Previously, José Carlos was a portfolio manager at Equity Bank / Salomon Brothers, he worked as an associate at JP Morgan / Chase and as an analyst at GP Investments. (Independent member)

Luis Carlos Fernandes Afonso: Economist, master’s degree in Economics and a postgraduate degree in environmental and economic development. He is the current President of Fundação Petrobras de Seguridade Social - Petros. Director of Bonaire Participações S.A. Board member of BRF - Brasil Foods S.A., Iguatemi and Romi.He was Finance Secretary for the city governments of São Paulo, Campinas and Santo André, and is currently Finance and Investment Director of Petros (Petrobras pension fund). He is a member of the Board of Directors of BRF Brasil Foods S.A.

Luiz Fernando Furlan: Graduated in Chemical Engineering and Business Administration, with specialization in Financial Management. He was Minister for Development, Industry and Foreign Trade in the federal government from 2003 to 2007. At Sadia, he was Chairman of the Board of Directors from 1993 to 2002, having previously held the position of Investor Relations Officer, Executive Vice President and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. In 2008, he resumed his post as Chairman of the Board of Sadia until 2009, when he was elected Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors of BRF - Brasil Foods S.A. from 2009 to 2011. He currently sits on the boards of Telefônica S.A. (Spain),Telefonica-Vivo S/A (Brazil), AGCO (US), Amil (Brazil) as well as being a member of the Global Advisory Board of Panasonic (Japan) and the International Advisory Board of Walmart (US).

Manoel Cordeiro Silva Filho: He is a graduate in Business Administration and has a postgraduate degree in Economic Engineering and an MBA in Finance. He was Investment and Finance Director at Fundação Vale do Rio Doce de Seguridade Social-VALIA (Vale pension fund) and Coordinator of the National Investments Committee -ABRAPP. He is a member of the Board of Directors of BRF Brasil Foods S.A. (Independent member)

Pedro de Andrade Faria: Business Administration from Fundacao Getulio Vargas in São Paulo, and an MBA from the University of Chicago. Mr. Peter is a member of the Board of Directors of Tarpon. Additionally, he was elected as President and Director of Investor Relations at Tarpon. In addition, a member of the board of BRF, Cremer SA, Omega Renewable Energy SA, AGV Holding SA, Rosa Morena Clothing Industry and Trade SA, Cia Acqua, and Arezzo. Mr. Faria was CFO / IR of Brasilagro since its inception until February 2007. Before joining Tarpon, was associate director of the Homeland Investment, responsible for monitoring private equity portfolio. He also worked at Chase Manhattan Bank and Equity / Salomon Brothers. Pedro Faria has not suffered any kind of conviction. (Independent member)

Walter Fontana Filho: Economist, with a post graduation degree in Economics with specialization in Marketing Administration from the FGV. Member of the Board of Directors of the newspaper ‘O Estado de São Paulo’ since 1999, Member of the Board of Directors of ALGAR - Algar S.A. Empreendimentos e Participações since 2005, Member of the Board of Directors of WTorre Empreendimentos Imobiliários S.A. since 2007. He was Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Sadia S.A.

Paulo Assunção de Sousa: Bachelor of Law from the University of São Paulo. Former President of Brasilcap-Cap SA and Former Director of the Syndicate of Sao Paulo Bank, Mr. Paul has great experience in Boards of Directors in several companies, including Usiminas.

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Fiscal Council / Audit Committee

* Financial Expert

Attílio Guaspari: An Engineer with a Master’s Degree in Management Sciences. He was Supervisor of the Financial Area and Head of the Audit Department of the National Social and Economic Development Bank - BNDES, as well as Financial-Administrative Director of Embrafilme. Since 1986, he has sat on various boards of directors such as Brasil Ferrovias S.A., FAPES, Indústrias Verolme-Ishibrás and Projeto Jarí. Currently, he is a member of the Fiscal Council of BRF and the Audit Committee of the BNDES. (Financial specialist and Independent member)

Decio Magno Andrade Stochiero: Majored in Business Administrator and MBA in Rating Asset Investment Portfolios and the University of Sao Paulo. Mr. Decio has a long career in Sistel. He is currently Manager of Corporate Planning and Control, on the Board of Directors of the Bonaire Participações SA and Member of the National Technical Governance By ABRAPP.

Susana Hanna Stiphan Jabra: Graduated in Economics with Specialization Course in Financial Administration. She has worked for more than 30 years in large and middle market companies, having participated in important capital market transactions. She worked as an economist at Banco Itaú S.A., Planning and Control Manager at Agência Estado Ltda., Executive Manager for Investments and a member of the Social Responsibility Committee at PETROS. She was effective member of the Board of Directors of CPFL Energia, Companhia Paulista de Força e Luz, Companhia Piratininga de Força e Luz and CPFL Geração de Energia S.A., Telenorte Celular Participações, Bonaire Participações S.A.. Ms. Jabra is member of Fiscal Council of BRF anda JSL Logistics. (Independent member)

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Board of Executive Officers

José Antonio do Prado Fay: Mechanic Engineer, post graduated in Industrial Systems. He was engineer manager at Petrobrás, operating director at Bunge - Moinhos Riograndenses, Mid region and Consume Director at Bunge - Santista Alimentos S.A., Marketing and Commercial Director at Electrolux do Brasil and General Director at Batávia. He is currently the Chief Executive Officer of BRF.

Antonio Augusto de Toni: Foreign Trade Administrator specialized in Marketing Administration, International Administration and Corporate Finance. He also has a MBA in Agribusiness. He was manager and foreign trade director at Chapecó Companhia Industrial de Alimentos and executive director at Chapecó Trading S.A. At BRF he was Market Development Manager and Export Director being currently Export Market Executive Officer. Actually is the External Market Vice President.

Ely David Mizrahi: Degree in business and post degree in Marketing and Business Management. Charter member of Miss Daisy, Marketing Manager, National Manager and Director of Food Services Business Unit. Actually is the Food Service Vice President.

Gilberto Antonio Orsato: Business Administrator post graduated in Business Management and with an MBA in Management. He works at BRF since 1980, as Industrial and Slaughter Supervisor, Frigorific Production Manager and Associate Director. He is currently Human Resources Vice President at BRF- Brasil Foods S.A.

José Eduardo Cabral Mauro: Mr. Cabral is graduated in Production Engineer from Escola Politécnica da USP. He began his corporate career in 1986. Passing by Gessy Lever, Unilever, Wal-Mart Brasil and Sadia, currently holds the position of Internal Market Vice President of Sadia S.A.

Leopoldo Viriato Saboya: Agronomist with a Master’s Degree in Applied Economics from ESALQ/USP. He has worked at the Company since 2001 in the corporate finance, capital markets, strategic planning and competitive intelligence areas, being appointed to this management division in March. Mr. Saboya is the Company´s Chief Financial, Administrative and IR Officer of BRF - Brasil Foods S.A.

Luiz Henrique Lissoni: Mr. Luiz Lissoni´s degree in Economics and an MBA in Business Management from the University of São Paulo, USP. Mr. Lissoni developed his career in the food sector, with a stint as chairman of the Group Gafor, multi-business conglomerate. Stands out his passages by Coca-Cola, Campbell´s Food and Swift-Armour. He is the Supply Chain Vice President of BRF - Brasil Foods S.A.

Nelson Vas Hacklauer: Received his degree in business. Mr. Hacklauer has worked for the Company in various capacities since 1983, including as Financial and Investor Relations Officer from 1994 to 1995, as Administrative Officer from 1989 to 1994 and also as Business Development Officer. He is the Strategy and New Business Vice President of BRF - Brasil Foods S.A.

Nilvo Mittanck: Mechanic Engineer with an MBA in Management. He works at BRF since 1985, as Mechanic and Maintenance Engineer, Advisor and Industrial Engineer Manager and Associate Director. He is currently Operations and Technology Vice President at BRF - Brasil Foods S.A.

Wilson Newton de Mello Neto: Mr. Mello is a Lawyer and Master degree in Law at the Catholic University of São Paulo, PUC-SP. He has extensive experience in complex integration processes. Actually is the Corporate Affairs Vice President of BRF - Brasil Foods S.A.

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Committees

The Board of Directors Meeting approved, on April 29, 2013, the indication of the regular members that compose the Board of Directors Advisors Committees, composed as follows:

* Coordinators