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Joachim Wessel

Gerente General
Cermaq Chile

Joachim currently serves as General Manager of Cermaq Chile, a role he assumed in June 2024 after joining the company in March 2020 as Commercial and Supply Chain Manager. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the Chilean aquaculture industry, having held senior executive positions across leading companies in the sector. His career includes key leadership roles at globally recognized companies such as Mowi and AquaChile, as well as serving as General Manager of Friosur, where he strengthened his expertise in strategic management, operations, and business development within the salmon farming industry. Academically, he holds a degree in Economics from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and a Master of Science (MSc) in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management from the University of Stirling in Scotland, combining strong technical knowledge with extensive executive experience.

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Dr. Jurij Wacyk

Associate Professor, Faculty of Agronomic Sciences
Universidad de Chile

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.

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Adolfo Alvial

CEO
Club Innovación Acuícola

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Dra. Alicia Gallardo

President of the Aquatic Animals Commission
World Organisation for Animal Health

International reference in aquatic animal health, with extensive experience in regulation, science, and international cooperation.

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Marianne Gaedicke

Senior Advisor
Seafood People

Senior executive with more than two decades of experience leading commercial and strategic operations in the global aquaculture and fisheries industry. She is recognized for building strategic partnerships, negotiating complex commercial agreements, and managing multicultural teams.