CMPC - Key Persons


Anna Niittylä

Job Titles:
  • Economist With Experience in Innovation Ecosystems
  • Scout and Representative in the Nordic Countries
Anna is an Economist with experience in Innovation Ecosystems and international business relations. She currently heads the CMPC Ventures office in Finland, connecting and fostering partnerships with the Nordic ecosystem and Europe as a whole.

Bernardita Araya

Job Titles:
  • Manager
  • Scientist
Bernardita is a scientist, a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge, with over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship and scientific and technological developments, spanning startups, corporations, and venture capital. She is passionate about science with impact. As the Head of CMPC Ventures, she leads investments, operations, and strategic relationships, overseeing the general administration of the fund.

Bernardo Larraín Matte

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Member of the Investment Board

Bernardo Matte Izquierdo

Job Titles:
  • Director
  • Member of the Investment Board

Bibiana Rubini

Job Titles:
  • Chemical Engineer
  • R & D and Bioeconomy Manager
Bibiana is a Chemical Engineer, MBA, with specialisations at Karstald University. With seventeen years of experience in the Pulp and Paper Sector, she is an enthusiast of innovation, circularity and diversity. As the R&D and Bioeconomy Manager at CMPC, Bibiana leads all internal R&D efforts and collaborations with third parties, from forests to new businesses and products. Bibiana and her team are responsible for the evaluation and technical leadership of various investments, collaborations, and partnerships funded by CMPC Ventures.

Evelyn Von Bischhoffshausen

Job Titles:
  • Investment and Portfolio Manager
A Commercial Engineer with a Master's in Finance from PUC and an MBA from Columbia Business School, with over 12 years of experience in venture capital, investments, and fund management, including directorial roles in startups. As the Investment and Portfolio Manager, she is involved in the evaluation and recommendation processes for investments, leads negotiations and transaction closures, and supports the development and monitoring of portfolio companies. Based in Chile."

Felipe Alcalde

Job Titles:
  • Gerente De Innovación E Información

Francisco Ruiz Tagle - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO

Geofrey González

Job Titles:
  • Analyst and Internal Coordinator
A Systems Engineer with over 10 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, food, and P&P plants. Based in Chile, he leads internal relations, facilitating connections with business units and operations.

José Antonio Correa

Job Titles:
  • Gerente De Desarrollo Corporativo

Viviana Hermosilla

Job Titles:
  • Innovation & Technical Lead Europe
  • Scientist With a
Viviana is a Scientist with a Ph.D. in Pulp and Paper Technologies from KTH, with over 15 years of experience in R&D in the pulp industry. Based in Germany, she coordinates technical relations with portfolio companies and oversees evaluations of new investments and partnerships.