El Mercurio
Monica Retamal is the Executive Director at Kodea, a position held since February 2015. Currently serving as a member of the business council for APEC representing Chile, Monica has extensive experience in leadership roles at Nisum Latam and served as the Director and Advisory Board member there since May 2014. As a columnist for El Mercurio since January 2019 and an advisory board member for Club de Innovación since March 2019, Monica contributes to the discourse on innovation and technology. Previously, as a co-owner and Commercial Manager of Ki Teknology, Monica played a crucial role in the company's rapid growth and market expansion after its formation from a merger. Additionally, Monica has held positions as Director for Premio Avonni and a member of the Innovation Circle at ICARE Chile. Monica's early career included significant contributions as Commercial Manager at InterMedia S.A. during the internet boom in Chile. Monica holds a degree in Journalism from Universidad Diego Portales, where Monica was recognized as the top student of their class.
El Mercurio
Sociedad anónima periodística que agrupa medios de comunicación chilenos, incluyendo al diario más antiguo de habla hispana y al principal periódico de circulación nacional del país. En Santiago, publica los diarios El Mercurio, Las Últimas Noticias y La Segunda. En el resto del país, la empresa Gestión Regional de Medios agrupa comercialmente un amplio conjunto de diarios, radios y revistas.