Jorge Bittner Burgos

As part of IFAMA’s global Young Board, I contribute to shaping the next generation of agribusiness leadership by fostering collaboration and regional engagement. Our mission is to empower young professionals to drive impact in their regions through innovation, sustainability, and inclusive leadership. I also support IFAMA’s communications and outreach efforts, helping promote the association's activities and global events through digital channels, with a focus on visibility, engagement, and cross-cultural dialogue within the food and agriculture sector.

Branch Manager responsible for the commercial, operational, and financial performance of the Los Lagos branch, leading a multidisciplinary team and managing a well-established portfolio of agricultural clients. Oversaw business development, customer relationship management, commercial planning, inventory control, credit administration, and branch operations, ensuring the achievement of growth and profitability objectives. During the management period, the branch achieved a 26% increase in sales, representing more than CLP $1.1 billion in additional commercial activity, while improving gross margin by approximately 60%. Developed long-term relationships with agricultural producers, optimized internal processes, and contributed to the sustainable growth of Southern Chile's agricultural sector.

Comprehensive management of key agricultural accounts in the Los Ríos Region, serving the leading companies in the area across fruit plantations, broadacre crops, and dairy farms. Responsible for the commercial and technical development of a strategic portfolio, achieving USD-equivalent CLP 2.9 billion in sales over a 5-month period. Commercialization of a full agricultural inputs portfolio, including: Fertilizers Crop protection products (agrochemicals) Seeds Animal nutrition products Agricultural hardware and supplies Close coordination with technical and logistics teams to ensure operational efficiency, customer retention, and portfolio growth, including a CLP 200 million sales increase during September and October, key peak-season months in the region.

Leading the opening of new commercial opportunities in the agricultural sector, focusing on irrigation monitoring technologies and water efficiency. Promoted MARIA.Ag, a proprietary agtech software, as a key tool for measuring and reducing water footprint, and built a value proposition centered on sustainability, profitability, and data-driven decision-making for growers and investors.

Project Manager for automation, grading, and sorting processes in table grapes, walnuts, hazelnuts, chestnuts, and almonds. Responsible for developing and implementing innovative solutions and customized projects tailored to client needs and market demands. esponsible for opening new markets in Latin America, focusing on postharvest automation and high-tech sorting solutions for fresh fruit exporters. Developed over 29 new projects, each with investment potential of over €1 million. Successfully closed one major project and advanced three additional large-scale opportunities expected to close in 2025. Combined technical and commercial leadership with a strong value narrative focused on ROI, operational efficiency, and traceability across the postharvest chain.

Fundación y dirección del comité de la IAAS (International Association of students in Agricultural and related Sciences) en la ciudad de Almería. Generación de alianzas estratégicas y coordinación de actividades.

Director of a company dedicated to the elaboration of reused wood articles, where I have been able to put into practice my administrative and operational knowledge. Together with the team, we have positioned ourselves as leaders within the segment, offering high-quality products and retaining customers with good service. Good management of digital marketing and electronic commerce has been key.

Gestión de grandes cuentas y distribuidores en el continente americano.

I was in charge of developing the company business in the southern zone of Chile. I had the chance to grew my technical skills in fruit and crop production. Throw my creativeness and my innovative profile I collaborated with I+D department to develop and position new products and services. Developed business with 27 distributors companies and more than 50 farmers directly. Best sales representative of the month (1 time) being the youngest employee of the company.

Completed in September 2023, this 60 ECTS program provided me with a comprehensive foundation in global agribusiness management. I gained expertise in key areas such as finance, strategy, sustainability, and business development within the agrifood sector. My training included a focus on technological innovation, sustainable supply chain models, and leadership skills. Additionally, I completed a final project and internships that allowed me to apply my knowledge in real-world settings.

Diploma in Agribusiness Management, a program designed to develop my leadership, innovation, and strategic management skills in the agribusiness sector. Throughout the course, I acquired competencies to identify business opportunities, optimize processes, and implement sustainable solutions in agricultural activities and related fields. I focused on the importance of technology and efficient resource management, which prepared me to face the current challenges in the sector and contribute to the development of agriculture in a dynamic and competitive environment.

Experience in which I was able to learn from different professionals, colleagues and very significant people in my life. This allowed me to reinforce the importance of discipline, teamwork and proactivity. I learned technical skills in every business area like marketing, administration, accounting, finance and exporting/importing.