Bento Mineiro is an entrepreneur and farmer, graduated in Social Sciences from PUC-SP, and CEO of the Fazendas Sant’Anna group. From a young age, he was involved in Sant’Anna’s genetic improvement projects and in the development — and subsequent sale — of Central Bela Vista. He is a co-founder of Zebuembryo and founder of Pardinho Artesanal and Sant’Anna Real Estate, companies he currently leads. At ABCZ, he served as Director, leading the expansion of the International Department and the Brazilian Cattle program, in partnership with ApexBrasil, promoting Brazil’s technological package for tropical livestock production. He also co-founded and chaired the youth division of the Brazilian Rural Society (2009–2012), served as a director for two terms, and, since 2023, has been a member of its advisory board.