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!
Yngve holds a degree in Microbiology from the University of Oslo (Norway), obtained in 1989, and has more than three decades of professional experience in aquatic animal health, aquaculture governance, and international regulatory frameworks. He began his career as a scientist at the Norwegian Veterinary Institute, where he focused on fish health and the development of preventive strategies to control diseases in aquaculture production systems. He later joined the Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture, within the Department of Veterinary Services, where between 1996 and 2002 he held several technical and managerial positions, including Head of the Animal Health Unit. During this period, he contributed to the development and implementation of national policies related to animal health management and regulatory frameworks for livestock and aquaculture production. From 2002 to 2006 he worked at the European Commission, specifically within the Directorate-General for Health and Consumer Affairs (DG SANCO), in the Animal Health Unit. In this role, he was responsible for the development of the current European Union legislation on aquatic animal health, helping to establish key regulatory standards for disease prevention, control, and management in European aquaculture. His international leadership was further recognized between 2017 and 2019 when he served as Chair of the FAO Committee on Fisheries (COFI) Sub-Committee on Aquaculture, a global platform dedicated to promoting the sustainable development of aquaculture worldwide. In 2020, he was appointed Director General and Head of the Department of Aquaculture at the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, where he currently leads strategic policy development aimed at strengthening sustainable, innovative, and competitive aquaculture in Norway.
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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.
International Regulatory Analyst at the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), based in Santiago, Chile, a position he has held since 2010. An Agricultural Engineer with advanced training in agrarian economics and international trade policy, he has extensive experience in regulatory affairs, food safety, and international cooperation through both government and multilateral organizations.
Senior executive and current leader of Camanchaca, one of Chile’s leading seafood and aquaculture companies. With extensive experience in corporate management, he has led modernization processes, international expansion, and financial strengthening initiatives within the seafood industry. His leadership combines strategic vision, operational discipline, and a strong focus on sustainability and long-term value creation.
Veterinarian with more than 25 years of experience in the Chilean salmon farming industry, with a professional background spanning fish health, production, nutrition, and product development for aquaculture. He has held both technical and commercial roles in international companies such as DSM Nutritional Products, Hendrix Genetics, and Corbion, leading initiatives related to nutrition, pigmentation, and market development across Latin America. He is the author of scientific publications and a frequent speaker at technical meetings and conferences within the aquaculture sector across several countries in the region.
