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Dra. Jessica Fuentes

Attorney-at-law
Acuiestudios

Jessica has served as Professor of Constitutional Law since 2006. She has developed a distinguished academic career, authoring two books and multiple articles published in peer-reviewed legal journals, with a focus on public law, regulatory frameworks, and institutional design. In the public sector, she has held key leadership roles within Chile’s fisheries and aquaculture governance structure. She served as Head of the Legal Division at the Undersecretariat for Fisheries and Aquaculture (Subpesca) and as Deputy Legal Director at the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Service (Sernapesca). Additionally, she has worked as a legal advisor on aquaculture matters and held legal positions at the Ministry of Planning (MIDEPLAN) and the Ministry General Secretariat of the Presidency (SEGPRES). She has played an active role in drafting and advancing fisheries and aquaculture legislation, as well as in the implementation of regulatory frameworks, contributing to institutional strengthening and policy development. She has also represented Chile in national and international regulatory and policy forums related to fisheries and aquaculture governance.

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Marianne Gaedicke

Senior Advisor
Seafood People

Senior executive with more than two decades of experience leading commercial and strategic operations in the global aquaculture and fisheries industry. She is recognized for building strategic partnerships, negotiating complex commercial agreements, and managing multicultural teams.

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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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David Espinoza

Regional Deputy Director
CORFO Los Lagos

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 currently serves as Regional Deputy Director of CORFO Los Lagos, where he supports initiatives related to innovation, entrepreneurship, and regional economic development. He has more than two decades of experience in public administration and productive development, having held positions in SENCE, the Regional Government of Los Lagos, Chilean Customs, and Fundación Chinquihue.

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Joachim Wessel

Gerente General
Cermaq Chile

Joachim has been General Manager of Cermaq Chile since June 2024, after previously serving as Commercial and Supply Chain Manager within the company. He brings over 30 years of experience in the Chilean aquaculture industry, with a strong track record at leading companies such as Mowi and AquaChile, and having also served as General Manager of Friosur. He holds a degree in Economics from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and an MSc in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management from the University of Stirling, Scotland.