Sergio Nates

Sergio Nates is an accomplished international strategist with over 25 years of leadership in aquaculture, environmental sustainability, and global food and feed systems. He currently serves as Senior Director of Aquaculture at the World Wildlife Fund, where he spearheads global strategies to reduce the environmental impact of seafood production.

Sergio is also President & CEO of the Latino American Rendering Association and has held executive roles in both nonprofit and corporate sectors, including Houdek, Menon Renewable Products, and the Fats & Proteins Research Foundation.

His career is marked by successful fundraising, strategic planning, and international market development across more than 30 countries.  With a Ph.D. in Environmental and Evolutionary Biology and postdoctoral work in biochemistry and conservation, Sergio combines scientific rigor with business acumen. He is a multilingual leader and frequent speaker at global forums, committed to advancing sustainable practices in agriculture and aquaculture worldwide.