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John Marcus

CEO
OXZO

John Marcus is CEO of Oxzo, a company focused on the development of advanced oxygenation and aeration technologies for the aquaculture industry. With more than 25 years of experience in engineering and aquaculture, he has built a career centered on integrating technological solutions that enhance production efficiency and environmental performance in aquaculture systems. Since 2011, he has led Oxzo’s international expansion, promoting the development and deployment of patented innovations originally developed in Chile and now implemented in aquaculture operations across several markets, including Chile, Norway, and Canada. His work focuses on aligning technical and strategic teams around goals related to productivity, animal welfare, and operational efficiency, promoting technologies capable of delivering measurable results in aquaculture production, such as increased biomass yields, reduced mortality, and optimized production cycles.

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Dr. Ruben Avendaño

Deputy Director, Applied Research Center
Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research (INCAR)

Leading academic and researcher in aquatic organism pathology, bacterial diseases, and antimicrobial resistance.

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Jorge Torres

Business Development Director LATAM & NA
Veramaris

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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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Paw Petersen

CEO
OxyGuard International A/S

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