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Pedro Rocha

Biotechnology and Biosecurity Coordinator
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)

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Berta Contreras

Supply chain & Technical Director
Cermaq Chile

Aquaculture R&D executive and expert, with extensive experience in salmon farming, genetics, and technical management.

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David Farcas

Director
Alianza Yelcho

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Laura Hernández

Innovation Project Manager
Alumichem A/S

Innovation and project management specialist, with a focus on sustainable water treatment solutions.

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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.