Alejandro Saavedra Pérez

Chilean Agricultural Engineer and Master of Public Policy candidate at The London School of Economics and Political Science with over six years in agricultural policy and international regulatory engagement at Chile's Ministry of Agriculture. Seeking policy and governance roles in international organisations working on agriculture, environment, trade, and climate. Recognised for leadership, adaptability, and commitment to high-impact public service.

Graduate Consultant at Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) and Department of Business and Trade (DBT) in collaboration with The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (2026-01 – Present)

• Conducting policy-oriented research on Geographical Indications (GIs) frameworks across four priority African markets (Morocco, Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya) to identify opportunities for UK export protection and institutional development.
• Coordinating with FCDO and DBT stakeholders, including DEFRA attachés, to gather inputs and align research with UK trade policy objectives.
• Analysing international intellectual property frameworks for GIs and their applicability to UK agricultural and food products in African markets.
• Engaging with subject matter experts, including academic researchers and GI policy specialists, to inform project methodology and recommendations.
• Producing policy briefs and strategic recommendations translating complex IP and trade analysis into actionable outputs for government decision-makers.

Professional and Substitute Chief, Plant Variety Protection Section at Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) – Ministry of Agriculture (2021-04 – 2025-09)

• Lead the national Plant Variety Protection programme, overseeing operations of 30+ staff across Chile's 16 regions
• Evaluate applications for registration in the Plant Variety Register (PVR)
• Oversee and validate the Variety Registration System (VRS) platform
• Manage and maintain data within the VRS database
• Design and deliver training sessions on VRS digital tools for stakeholders
• Provide expert technical support to PVR users
• Facilitate and support sessions of the Variety Qualification Committee and prepare official resolutions
• Serve as acting chief and coordinate national PVR procedures
• Represent Chile in UPOV meetings and technical committees, serving as national contact point for international plant variety protection matters

Professional, Department of Seed Commerce and Certification at Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) – Ministry of Agriculture (2020-11 – 2021-03)

• Serve as institutional counterpart for foreign national ministries conducting seed multiplication operations in Chile
• Process and register Multiplication Authorizations in the seed management system
• Serve as primary institutional liaison with seed producers to clarify regulatory requirements for certified seed exports
• Contribute to operational excellence in certified seed export procedures

Export Inspector at Agricultural and Livestock Service (SAG) – Ministry of Agriculture (2019-12 – 2020-11)

• Lead teams of 1-2 technicians in conducting phytosanitary inspections of fruit and vegetable exports to global markets
• Conduct phytosanitary inspections of export products to ensure compliance with international market requirements under SAG/USDA and ORIGIN programs
• Execute specialized fumigation, sampling, and inspection protocols according to established operational guidelines
• Implement quality control procedures under SAG supervisory oversight

Master of Public Policy in Public Policy – The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) (2025 – 2026)

Diploma in International Commerce – University of Chile (2024)

Diploma in Leadership & Public Management – Pontifical Catholic University of Chile (2023)

Bachelor in Agricultural Sciences and Agricultural Engineering – University of Chile (2012 – 2018)

Diploma in Olive Oil Production – University of Chile (2017)