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Berta Contreras

Supply chain & Technical Director
Cermaq Chile

Marine chemist with an MBA, with a distinguished career in the Chilean and international salmon farming industry. She currently leads the Research and Development and Supply Chain areas at Cermaq Chile, driving innovation, efficiency, and strategic decision-making. She has held senior executive positions in key sector companies, including genetics and production, and has actively participated on industry and technical boards linked to the development of the industry.

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Gerardo Balbontín Fox

CEO
Blumar

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.

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David Farcas

Director
Alianza Yelcho

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Ignacio Fernández Ruiz

Director General
ProChile

Ignacio Fernández Ruiz is the Director General of ProChile, with over 25 years of experience in the public sector and international economic relations. He holds a Law degree from the University of Chile and a Master’s in International Economic Policy from the University of Sheffield. He has held several positions within the Undersecretariat for International Economic Relations and ProChile, both in Chile and abroad.

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Dr. Ruben Avendaño

Deputy Director, Applied Research Center
Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research (INCAR)

Leading academic and researcher in aquatic organism pathology, bacterial diseases, and antimicrobial resistance.