Alotta powers up its Chilean expansion

Norwegian energy technology company Alotta has appointed Mauricio Cerda as Managing Director of Alotta Energy Chile. Cerda took up the position on August 1st 2026 and will lead the company’s continued growth, organisational development and commercial operations in Chile.

Cerda brings more than 25 years of experience from the Chilean and Latin American aquaculture industry. He holds a degree in Aquaculture Engineering and an MBA. His previous experience includes leading the development of Poseidon Ocean Systems in Chile, serving as Technical Manager at Badinotti Group and working in salmon farming operations at Marine Harvest, now Mowi, Blumar and Salmones Caleta Bay.

“We have big ambitions in Chile, and Mauricio is exactly the leader we want at the helm. He knows the industry from the inside and combines operational understanding with strong commercial drive. At Alotta, sustainability must be more than an ambition - it must be measurable in lower diesel consumption, reduced emissions and improved economics for our customers. Mauricio shares this drive, and we are incredibly happy to have him on board” says Kari-Elin Hildre, CEO of Alotta.

“Alotta turns the energy transition into action. We combine innovative technology with a business model that delivers both environmental and economic benefits for our customers. I look forward to building Alotta’s presence in Chile together with our team, customers and partners - and to turning big ambitions into measurable results” says Mauricio Cerda.

Kari-Elin
CEO, Alotta