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!
José Antonio is a Civil Engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, with a postgraduate degree in Energy Efficiency from University College London (UCL) and recipient of the 2011 Chevenning Scholarship. He brings more than 15 years of experience in the energy sector, with in-depth knowledge of the Chilean electricity market, its regulatory framework, supply contract structures, and pricing dynamics. Throughout his career, he has advised unregulated clients across industries such as mining, food production, retail, data centers, and manufacturing. His work has focused on energy supply strategies, Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) negotiations, risk management, and the development of solutions in energy efficiency, electrification, photovoltaic generation, and energy storage. He currently serves as Deputy Sales and Customer Service Manager at Colbún S.A., where he leads strategic relationships with over 300 industrial clients. His role combines commercial leadership, technical expertise, and a strong sustainability focus, supporting clients in enhancing energy competitiveness amid the ongoing transition toward cleaner and more efficient energy systems.
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Senior executive with extensive experience in the Chilean aquaculture industry. He has held top leadership positions in major salmon farming companies, focusing on corporate strategy, operational efficiency, sustainability, and governance. His career has been marked by driving organizational transformation, strengthening international market positioning, and navigating complex regulatory and competitive environments.
Dr. Alex Romero is a Biochemist and PhD in Science with a specialization in Cellular and Molecular Biology from Universidad Austral de Chile. He currently leads the Laboratory of Immunology and Stress in Aquatic Organisms at the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences and is an Associate Researcher at the Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research (INCAR²). His research focuses on fish defense mechanisms against stress and pathogen infections, as well as the development of natural additives to improve fish health and resilience.
Leading academic and researcher in fish nutrition and physiology in aquaculture, and an Associate Professor at the Universidad de Chile. His work focuses on optimizing nutrient utilization to enhance production efficiency and sustainability in aquaculture systems.
Joachim has been General Manager of Cermaq Chile since June 2024, after previously serving as Commercial and Supply Chain Manager within the company. He brings over 30 years of experience in the Chilean aquaculture industry, with a strong track record at leading companies such as Mowi and AquaChile, and having also served as General Manager of Friosur. He holds a degree in Economics from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and an MSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management from the University of Stirling, Scotland.
