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DAVID VALENZUELA

Managing Director, La Invernada, Chile

Tueday | 08:30 AM – 09:30 AM – WALNUTS ROUND TABLE: David Valenzuela

Agronomist, MBA, with more than 20 years of experience in the production, processing and marketing of walnuts. CEO and co-founder of Invernada Export, the second largest walnut exporter in Chile. He is a board member of Chilenut, an association that brings together the main producers and exporters of walnuts in Chile.

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