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!
With an academic background from the University of Chile and an MBA from Columbia Business School, Alberto del Pedregal has built his career in corporate strategy within the aquaculture industry. He currently serves as Strategy and Corporate Development Deputy Manager at Multi X, where he drives initiatives focused on growth, innovation, and continuous improvement. His role involves contributing to the definition and execution of strategic priorities, as well as leading key projects aimed at strengthening the company’s long-term development. He is recognized for his analytical approach and his ability to support strategic decision-making in dynamic and competitive environments.
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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.
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.
Dr. Tomás Pérez-Acle, PhD, is a computational biologist whose research focuses on the development of computational models to study complex biological phenomena through interdisciplinary approaches integrating biology, mathematics, physics, and chemistry. He has published nearly 70 Q1-indexed scientific articles, book chapters, and patent applications in areas such as computer-aided drug design, nanotechnology, and robotics. He currently serves as Full Professor and Vice-Rector for Research and Doctoral Studies at Universidad San Sebastián.
