Ezequiel is a Brazilian entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in agribusiness, specializing in trade relations between Brazil and China. Founder of Branexx Trade in 2015, which became a global reference in consulting and specialized services for international meat trade.
In 2022, Branexx expanded to Portugal, reaching a turnover of USD 155 million in the first half of 2024, with projections to reach USD 500 million by year-end. He has led strategic initiatives with Apex Brasil and the China Meat Association, consolidating multimillion-dollar bilateral partnerships between leading players in the Brazilian meat industry and major Chinese buyers.
As Founder and CEO of Branexx, he spearheads its expansion into Europe and Asia. Having lived in Beijing for 10 years, he is fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian, and Mandarin. Ezequiel combines a global mindset and long-term strategic vision with rare expertise in the Chinese market, positioning himself as a transformative agent in the agricultural commodity export sector.
In 2022, Branexx expanded to Portugal, reaching a turnover of USD 155 million in the first half of 2024, with projections to reach USD 500 million by year-end. He has led strategic initiatives with Apex Brasil and the China Meat Association, consolidating multimillion-dollar bilateral partnerships between leading players in the Brazilian meat industry and major Chinese buyers.
As Founder and CEO of Branexx, he spearheads its expansion into Europe and Asia. Having lived in Beijing for 10 years, he is fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian, and Mandarin. Ezequiel combines a global mindset and long-term strategic vision with rare expertise in the Chinese market, positioning himself as a transformative agent in the agricultural commodity export sector.
“From shifting our operations in Africa to protein trade in Brazil, we’ve always been committed to the same goal: connecting high-quality resources to those who truly need them. We deliver not only products, but also a lasting trust. Trust in our products, our partners, and the pursuit of good in business. I firmly believe that true business value is born at the intersection of optimal resource allocation and humanistic care. The best businesses should create value at every stage, ensuring long-term benefits for everyone.”
Nancy Yueng is an entrepreneur and private diplomat deeply involved in the China-Africa sector, and a strategist specializing in cross-border industrial integration and emerging market architecture. With 20 years of experience in international project operations and investment, he leverages the “Chinese capital + global production capacity” model to build a deeply integrated cross-border industrial ecosystem in Africa and Latin America. He has led the development of strategic networks among multiple governments and businesses, promoting international cooperation in energy infrastructure, manufacturing relocation, and commodity trade, and has leveraged a cumulative total of US$330 million in China-Africa investment and financing.
Our partnership is a fusion of market experience and global strategic vision. Bringing together 20 years of meat trade expertise, African cross-border integration capabilities, the productivity and influence of emerging markets, and a deep understanding of Chinese consumer demand and capital, we are working together to build an innovative ecosystem for bulk protein trade and shape the future commercial infrastructure of international trade.
