Tomazoni will become vice chairman and senior adviser after eight years leading the company.
The payment follows a second quarter in which revenue rose 5% to US$981 million, while orders reached US$1.03 billion.
The agreement comes as exporters face delays linked to inspections, veterinary approvals, cold-chain capacity and cargo handling.
The new COO joins the livestock equipment supplier after serving in senior roles at Thyssenkrupp Uhde, Siemens Energy and Osram Lighting Solutions.
Rabobank and BBVA are advising the company as it assesses its options.