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Ricardo García Holtz

CEO
Camanchaca

Ricardo García Holtz is an experienced corporate executive in the Chilean fishing and aquaculture industry. As the top executive of Camanchaca, he leads the strategy and operations of one of the country’s most prominent seafood companies, with vertically integrated activities spanning wild capture fisheries, salmon farming, and global seafood commercialization. His professional track record reflects a strong results-oriented approach, financial strengthening, operational efficiency, and international market positioning. He has driven organizational transformation, production modernization, and continuous improvement in sustainability, traceability, and corporate governance standards. Under his leadership, the company has navigated complex regulatory, sanitary, and market environments while maintaining competitiveness and strategic growth. His profile integrates corporate leadership, deep industrial expertise, and a long-term vision for the sustainable development of the Chilean seafood sector.

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Daniel Carcajona

Business Development Manager
Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS Enterprise)

Aquaculture business development and innovation specialist, with solid experience in environmental management, fish health, and collaborative projects.

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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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María Alicia Baltierra

Legal Advisor
SalmonChile

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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.