Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the largest aquaculture event in the Southern Hemisphere!
Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the largest aquaculture event in the Southern Hemisphere!
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine holding a PhD in Biological Sciences, specialized in aquaculture from the University of Plymouth (United Kingdom). His professional career has been dedicated to addressing key health, biosecurity, and sustainability challenges within the global salmon industry, integrating applied research, technical innovation, and industry collaboration. He has worked closely with academic institutions and private sector companies in Chile, the United Kingdom, and Norway, developing a comprehensive understanding of salmon production systems across different regulatory and operational frameworks. Early in his career in Chile, he served as a consultant on projects aimed at reducing antimicrobial use and implementing animal welfare policies. Since 2021, he has led the Health and Food Safety area at INTESAL (Salmon Technological Institute), where he has directed and supported high-impact innovation and research projects for producers and industry suppliers. In this role, he provides technical guidance to SalmonChile members, facilitating the translation of scientific knowledge into practical, field-oriented solutions. His expertise includes the design and articulation of research initiatives based on active data analysis, contributing to sustainability-driven technical programs, regulatory compliance advancement, and the strengthening of food safety standards throughout the Chilean salmon value chain.
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He holds a degree in Microbiology from the University of Oslo (1989) and has built an extensive international career in aquatic animal health and aquaculture policy. He began his professional career as a scientist at the Norwegian Veterinary Institute, focusing on fish health and disease prevention in aquaculture. He later served in several roles within the Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture, including Head of the Animal Health Unit. He subsequently joined the European Commission (DG Health and Consumer Affairs), where he was responsible for developing the EU legislation on aquatic animal health. From 2017 to 2019 he chaired the FAO COFI Sub-Committee on Aquaculture and, since 2020, he serves as Director General and Head of the Department of Aquaculture at the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries.
Specialist in microbiology and molecular genetics, with a focus on diagnostics, genetic sequencing, and scientific advisory for industry.
Senior Health Scientist at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where he works on nutrition, food safety, and risk prioritization within the Human Foods Program. He has extensive experience in food policy, regulatory development, and cross-agency coordination.
Innovation and project management specialist, with a focus on sustainable water treatment solutions.
