Juan Pablo Ramírez Torrealba is the new general manager in Chile

Juan Pablo Ramírez Torrealba is the new general manager in Chile

Effective Monday, July 8, 2024, Benchmark Genetics Chile is pleased to announce that Juan Pablo Ramírez Torrealba will assume the role of General Manager, succeeding Berta Contreras Mutis, who will pursue new professional opportunities.

Juan Pablo Ramírez holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and brings over thirteen years of experience in the aquaculture sector. He has held various management and leadership positions across the production chain, from freshwater operations to commercial activities.

Ramírez’s distinguished career in the Chilean salmon industry includes his roles as Production and Operations Manager at Agua Mar and Farming Manager at Cultivos Yadrán (2020-2024). He was also manager of Naviera Río Dulce (2019-2020), regional manager of Camanchaca Cultivos Sur in Chiloé (2017-2018) and assistant manager of planning and later North American sales at Camanchaca Salmon in Tomé, Bíobío region (2013-2020). 2015). His career began in 2011 as a commercial assistant at Salmones Friosur, where he later took over management of the processing plant in Puerto Chacabuco, Aysén region, until the end of 2013.

When Ramírez joined Benchmark Genetics Chile, he expressed his enthusiasm for this new professional challenge. He explained: “I am very pleased to join an international leader like Benchmark, known for the global production of Atlantic salmon eggs. I am convinced that Chile still has significant potential to share the excellent results we achieve with our quality products, strong performance and high biosecurity standards.”

We are pleased to welcome Juan Pablo Ramírez as our team leader in Chile. His extensive industry experience and skills are exactly what we need to continue our expansion in the country.”

Geir Olav Melingen, Director of Benchmark's Atlantic Salmon Division

Geir Olav added: “Juan Pablo has our full support in advancing the production of high-quality Atlantic salmon eggs for the Chilean salmon farming industry.”

Geir Olav Melingen also thanked Berta Contreras for her invaluable contributions during her tenure and highlighted her role in significantly improving the company's presence in the Chilean market. “We wish Berta much success in her future tasks" he said.

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