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Joachim Wessel

Gerente General
Cermaq Chile

Joachim currently serves as General Manager of Cermaq Chile, a role he assumed in June 2024 after joining the company in March 2020 as Commercial and Supply Chain Manager. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the Chilean aquaculture industry, having held senior executive positions across leading companies in the sector. His career includes key leadership roles at globally recognized companies such as Mowi and AquaChile, as well as serving as General Manager of Friosur, where he strengthened his expertise in strategic management, operations, and business development within the salmon farming industry. Academically, he holds a degree in Economics from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and a Master of Science (MSc) in Aquaculture and Fisheries Management from the University of Stirling in Scotland, combining strong technical knowledge with extensive executive experience.

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Sergio Campana

LATAM Software Business Manager
Rockwell Automation

Executive expert in industrial software and digital transformation, with a focus on productivity, safety, and operational sustainability.

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Dr. Tomas Perez-Acle

Vice-Rector for Research and PhD Programs
Universidad San Sebastián – Puerto Montt Campus

Dr. Tomás Pérez-Acle, PhD, is a computational biologist whose research focuses on the development of computational models to study complex biological phenomena through interdisciplinary approaches integrating biology, mathematics, physics, and chemistry. He has published nearly 70 Q1-indexed scientific articles, book chapters, and patent applications in areas such as computer-aided drug design, nanotechnology, and robotics. He currently serves as Full Professor and Vice-Rector for Research and Doctoral Studies at Universidad San Sebastián.

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John Marcus

CEO
OXZO

CEO of Oxzo, a company specializing in oxygenation and aeration technologies for aquaculture. With more than 25 years of experience in engineering and aquaculture, he has led the company’s global expansion since 2011, driving the development of patented technologies created in Chile and currently deployed in markets such as Chile, Norway, and Canada. His work focuses on improving productivity, animal welfare, and operational efficiency through technology-driven solutions for aquaculture production.

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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.