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!
Gerardo Balbontín Fox is a seasoned executive with a strong track record in strategic leadership and corporate management within the Chilean aquaculture sector. Throughout his career, he has led prominent salmon farming companies, holding senior executive roles and overseeing large-scale operational and organizational processes. His expertise integrates strategic vision, financial discipline, and deep knowledge of the aquaculture value chain — from production and farming operations to global commercialization. He has managed multidisciplinary teams in highly regulated and technically demanding environments, promoting productivity improvements, operational efficiency, and enhanced sustainability standards. In addition to his executive responsibilities, he has contributed to industry-level discussions through participation in boards and sector-related initiatives, addressing competitiveness, regulatory frameworks, and the long-term development of Chilean aquaculture in international markets. His professional profile combines corporate leadership, industrial expertise, and a long-term strategic perspective focused on sustainable sector growth.
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Academic and researcher recognized for his work in genetics and genomics applied to aquaculture and genetic improvement.
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.
Alexander Jaramillo Torres, DVM, PhD in Biological Sciences with specialization in Aquaculture from the University of Plymouth (UK), is currently Health and Food Safety Coordinator at INTESAL. With international experience in Chile, the United Kingdom, and Norway, he has led initiatives focused on antimicrobial reduction, animal welfare, regulatory compliance, and sustainability in the salmon industry.
A Business Administration graduate from the University of Chile and MBA from Columbia Business School, Alberto del Pedregal serves as Strategy and Corporate Development Deputy Manager at Multi X, leading initiatives in innovation, growth, and strategic planning.
