Julio Alberto Tigua

Julio Alberto Tigua Narvaez was General Manager at ENVASUR S.A., one of the leading Ecuadorian companies specialized in seafood processing and packaging, located in Manta, Manabí. With more than 18 years of international experience in the fishing industry, he has led complex operations across various geographies, including countries such as Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, South Korea and Costa Rica.

Julio is a Fisheries Biologist who graduated from the Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí, with additional studies in Industrial Engineering at the Universidad Metropolitana Castro Carazo and a diploma in Effective Executive Development from the Tecnológico de Monterrey. His career is marked by an uncommon combination of technical knowledge of marine biomass and high-level management skills.

He began his career as Production Head and then Production Superintendent at Starkist Co. (Del Monte Foods) in Ecuador, where he oversaw tuna processing operations, meeting demanding international quality standards. He then served as Production Manager at SARDIMAR S.A. in Costa Rica and at GRUPOR TUNY in Mexico, leading industrial plants with a focus on operational efficiency, budget control and the optimization of key productivity indicators.

He was also Production Manager at NEGOCIOS INDUSTRIALES REAL S.A. (NIRSA), one of the most important fishing companies in the country, before moving into consulting at Dongwon Systems Corp., technically representing the Korean company in Latin America in tuna packaging and processing technologies.

He later took on executive roles at MARBELIZE S.A., Grupomar Perú S.A. and Seafoods Consultancy Services, where he combined his technical experience with consulting in product innovation, technological development and the comprehensive management of seafood processing plants. In all these positions he demonstrated a strong ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, redesign industrial processes and ensure operational profitability in challenging environments.

At ENVASUR S.A., first as Technical Manager and then as General Manager, he led the company's transformation, strengthening its regional positioning and optimizing the operation from raw material management to the export of the final product.

Julio stands out for his experience in canned, vacuum-packed, raw and frozen processing; his command of organizing tasks and work teams; and his focus on applied innovation. His strategic vision, combined with his commitment to continuous improvement, has made him a regional benchmark in the fishing and industrial sector. He also speaks intermediate English, which has strengthened his performance in multinational environments.