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Dr. José Luis Riveros

Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Universidad San Sebastián

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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.

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Dra. Javiera Cornejo

Director
Casa OMSA

Academic and researcher with expertise in food safety, residues, and antimicrobial management in aquaculture.

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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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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.