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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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Rodrigo Pinto

Corporate Manager and Compliance Officer
Consejo del Salmón

Attorney and MBA in Business Administration with over 25 years of experience in senior leadership roles across public and private organizations. Specialized in corporate governance, compliance, and competition law, he has served as CEO, General Counsel, and Board Secretary, notably at Empresa Portuaria Arica and as Director of the Corporación de Puertos del Conosur. He also combines his executive career with academic and professional leadership roles.

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Dr. José Luis Riveros

Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Universidad San Sebastián

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Dr. José Manuel Yáñez

Dean FAVET
Universidad de Chile

Academic and researcher recognized for his work in genetics and genomics applied to aquaculture and genetic improvement.

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Juanita Castañeda

Scientific Advisor – Industry
Biomerieux Chile

Specialist in microbiology and molecular genetics, with a focus on diagnostics, genetic sequencing, and scientific advisory for industry.