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José Antonio Kovacevic

Deputy Sales and Customer Service Manager
Colbún S.A.

José Antonio is a Civil Engineer from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, with a postgraduate degree in Energy Efficiency from University College London (UCL) and recipient of the 2011 Chevenning Scholarship. He brings more than 15 years of experience in the energy sector, with in-depth knowledge of the Chilean electricity market, its regulatory framework, supply contract structures, and pricing dynamics. Throughout his career, he has advised unregulated clients across industries such as mining, food production, retail, data centers, and manufacturing. His work has focused on energy supply strategies, Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) negotiations, risk management, and the development of solutions in energy efficiency, electrification, photovoltaic generation, and energy storage. He currently serves as Deputy Sales and Customer Service Manager at Colbún S.A., where he leads strategic relationships with over 300 industrial clients. His role combines commercial leadership, technical expertise, and a strong sustainability focus, supporting clients in enhancing energy competitiveness amid the ongoing transition toward cleaner and more efficient energy systems.

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Karina Von Baer

Board Representative
Patagonia Biotech Hub

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.

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Alejandro Barrientos

Head of the Aquaculture Division
Undersecretariat for Fisheries and Aquaculture

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Ignacio Fernández Ruiz

Director General
ProChile

Ignacio Fernández Ruiz is the Director General of ProChile, with over 25 years of experience in the public sector and international economic relations. He holds a Law degree from the University of Chile and a Master’s in International Economic Policy from the University of Sheffield. He has held several positions within the Undersecretariat for International Economic Relations and ProChile, both in Chile and abroad.

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Gian Paul Ricapito

General Manager and Executive Editor
Salmonexpert