Andrés Bodensiek Arenas

Andrés Bodensiek Arenas is an Agricultural and Food Economist holding an M.Sc. in Agri-food and Environmental Policy, with over a decade of experience spanning academic research, circular economy project design, and sustainable food systems. As the Founder and Managing Partner of Bioperdurable SAS -a certified bio-input company that valorizes organic waste from the fish industry -he has spent over four years managing operations in rural and off-the-grid agricultural areas in Colombia. Through this hands-on entrepreneurial experience, he has witnessed firsthand the massive potential of solar energy in remote regions, specifically for driving water-pumping infrastructure and powering the oxygenation systems required to intensify aquaculture and agricultural production sustainably. Combined with his background in international market intelligence and agricultural policy, Andrés offers a highly practical, cross-sector perspective on how solar and energy storage solutions can realistically drive Mexico's and Latin America's water-energy transition.