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David Espinoza

Regional Deputy Director
CORFO Los Lagos

David Espinoza Pérez is a Public Accountant from Universidad Andrés Bello and holds a Master’s degree in Science and Innovation Management from the Polytechnic University of Valencia, Spain. He has also completed postgraduate training in project formulation and evaluation, training management, and innovation and territorial development. He currently serves as Regional Deputy Director of CORFO Los Lagos, where he contributes to the implementation of public policies and programs aimed at strengthening innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship, and regional productive development. With more than twenty years of experience across the public sector and development-oriented institutions, he has held leadership and technical roles in organizations such as the National Training and Employment Service (SENCE), the Regional Government of Los Lagos, Chilean Customs, Fundación Chinquihue, and the private aquaculture sector. His work focuses on financial management, regional development programs, and public–private collaboration to promote innovation and competitiveness.

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Gian Paul Ricapito

General Manager and Executive Editor
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Paw Petersen

CEO
OxyGuard International A/S

Executive and engineer specialized in water quality monitoring and control technologies for aquaculture.

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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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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.