Claudio is the AQUA Branded Feed Global Sales Director at Cargill, where he has spent the past 12 years spearheading the global growth of Empyreal 75 & MOTIV, a high-performance corn-based protein concentrate that has transformed aquaculture nutrition. Branded Feed is a unique business segment of Cargill Starches, Sweeteners and Texturizers that offers unexpected value to the beef, dairy and aquaculture feed industries.

With over three decades of experience in aquaculture, has worked extensively in different countries across South America, SE Asia and Africa. His deep understanding of both warm- and cold-water species, combined with his technical expertise and cultural fluency, has made him a trusted advisor to producers and feed manufacturers across three continents. Prior to his current role, Claudio held leadership positions at Cargill Animal Nutrition and Agribrands Purina, where he focused on business development, sales and technical support throughout Latin America for Aquaculture Specialty Feed Business like Liqualife and Aquaxcel.

A marine biologist by training, he earned his degree from Universidad Simón Bolívar in Caracas, Venezuela. Claudio’s global perspective and commitment to responsible aquaculture continue to shape the industry’s evolution toward more sustainable and efficient practices.