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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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José Antonio Kovacevic

Deputy Sales and Customer Service Manager
Colbún S.A.

Civil Engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, with a postgraduate degree in Energy Efficiency from University College London (UCL) and a 2011 Chevenning Scholar. He has over 15 years of experience in the energy sector, with strong expertise in the Chilean electricity market, its regulatory framework, and contract structures. He currently serves as Deputy Sales and Customer Service Manager at Colbún S.A., leading strategic relationships with more than 300 industrial clients and developing competitive, sustainable energy solutions.

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Juanita Castañeda

Scientific Advisor – Industry
Biomerieux Chile

Specialist in microbiology and molecular genetics, with a focus on diagnostics, genetic sequencing, and scientific advisory for industry.

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Mauricio Bravo

Nutrition Specialist
BioMar Chile

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Karina Von Baer

Board Representative
Patagonia Biotech Hub

Agronomist Engineer with a specialization in Agricultural Economics from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and Founder and CEO of Empresas Agrotop. With a distinguished career in southern Chile’s agro-industrial sector, she has led the integration of the value chain from seed production to the manufacturing of oils and industrial food products, while promoting the international expansion of Chilean agricultural exports. She was the second woman in history to join the board of the National Agriculture Society (SNA) and has been recognized as Entrepreneur of the Year by EY and Icare.