Octavio Perez-Garcia

Octavio Perez-Garcia has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Octavio is currently the Head of Research at CH4Global, where they focus on developing innovative livestock supplement products to reduce methane production by over 90%.

Prior to this, Octavio worked as the Innovation and Technology Manager at Selsus Green Technologies, where they helped develop technology for water, energy, and food management in Mexican rural communities vulnerable to climate change. Octavio also served as the Innovation Leader at Zespri International, managing research and development projects to improve the sustainable production of healthy fruit globally.

Before their roles in sustainability and environmental fields, Octavio worked as a Technology Innovation Lead at Watercare Services Limited, leading projects to achieve energy neutrality, carbon neutrality, and resource recovery in water and wastewater treatment operations. Octavio also worked as a Process and Design Engineer in wastewater treatment.

Octavio began their career in academia, working as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Doctoral Candidate in Environmental Engineering and Biotechnology at The University of Auckland. Octavio also served as a Research Fellow at Iberoamerican University and gained experience as a Sampling Technician at Onsite Laboratories Mexico.

Additionally, Octavio has dedicated their time to social development and water management in rural indigenous communities as a Social Development Volunteer for the Diocese of Sierra Tarahumara.

Overall, Octavio Perez-Garcia has extensive experience in research, sustainability, water management, and technology innovation, with a strong focus on addressing climate change and environmental issues.

Octavio Perez-Garcia holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Environmental Engineering from The University of Auckland, which they obtained from 2010 to 2014. Prior to that, they completed a Master in Science (MSc) degree in Biotechnology from CIBNOR - National Ministry of Science and Technology, Mexico, from 2007 to 2009. Octavio earned a Bachelor's Degree (Bs) in Biology from Universidad de Guadalajara between 2002 and 2006. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained various certifications, including Leadership and Innovation Programme from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Finance Essentials from the Institute of Directors in New Zealand, Industrial Biotechnology Certification from Technische Universiteit Delft, and several others.