# SBT leadership transition and succession

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sbt-leadership-transition-and-succession
> Updated: 2026-10-10T18:46:14.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Brazilian television network SBT is undergoing a leadership transition following the absence and subsequent death of its founder, Silvio Santos.

Initially, the network sought a new direction through an executive team assembled by Daniela Beyruti to implement a more structured management style. During this period, the company optimized operations by transferring the Jequiti business to Espírito Santo, leaving the large Osasco complex closed. 

Following the death of Silvio Santos, his six daughters—Cíntia, Silvia, Daniela, Patrícia, Rebeca, and Renata—assumed direct management of the Grupo Silvio Santos empire. This transition has faced public scrutiny regarding the network’s political neutrality. After singer Zezé Di Camargo criticized the presence of political figures at the launch of SBT News, the network leadership issued an open letter defending their commitment to “pluralism and impartial journalism.”

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Silvio Santos' daughters manage transition of SBT empire

The daughters of Silvio Santos are managing the transition of the Grupo Silvio Santos empire and SBT, navigating challenges regarding political neutrality and the broadcaster's future identity.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/silvio-santos-daughters-manage-transition-of-sbt-empire

### 2026-09-25: SBT seeks new direction following the absence of Silvio Santos

SBT is stabilizing its operations and improving competitiveness under Daniela Beyruti's leadership following the passing of Silvio Santos.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sbt-seeks-new-direction-following-the-absence-of-silvio-santos

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