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Ignacio Fernández Ruiz

Director General
ProChile

Ignacio Fernández Ruiz currently serves as Director General of ProChile, a position he assumed through Chile’s Senior Public Management System (ADP). He holds a Law degree from the University of Chile and a Master’s degree in International Economic Policy from the University of Sheffield, England. He brings over 25 years of experience in the public sector, with a strong focus on international trade and economic relations. Throughout his career, he has held several roles within the Undersecretariat for International Economic Relations, including legal advisor in the Investments and Services Department and Head of the International Unit of the Legal Department within the Economic Directorate. At ProChile, he has served in both domestic and international roles, including as Trade Commissioner in Colombia and the United Kingdom, and as Deputy Director General. His career reflects extensive experience in export promotion, investment attraction, and strengthening Chile’s international positioning.

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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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Alin Casado

President
Association of Veterinarians Linked to Aquaculture (MEVEA)

A professional specialized in aquaculture health and nutrition, with experience in the design and implementation of integrated health strategies for salmon farming. She currently serves as BioFarm Health Manager at BioMar Chile, where she leads initiatives focused on disease prevention, optimization of productive performance, and health sustainability, integrating applied science, innovation, and production operations.

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Alexander Jaramillo

Health & Food Safety Coordinator
Intesal

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.

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Laura Hernández

Innovation Project Manager
Alumichem A/S

Innovation and project management specialist, with a focus on sustainable water treatment solutions.