Fernando Fischmann
Fernando Fischmann | |
|---|---|
| Born | Santiago, Chile |
| Education | University of Chile |
| Occupations | Real state investor, entrepreneur, biochemist |
| Known for | Artificial lagoons |
| Title | Founder of Crystal Lagoons, Board member of Inmobiliaria El Plomo |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Biochemistry |
Fernando Fischmann is a Chilean scientist, businessman, biochemist, and real estate developer, whose project is the Crystal Lagoons innovation.[1]
Biography
Fernando Fischmann was born in Santiago. He attended the Grange School in Santiago[2] and then the University of Chile, earning a graduate degree in biochemistry.[3] In 1986, Fischmann bought 60 hectares of land at the port of Algarrobo, on the coast of central Chile, with the plan to develop a holiday resort, that is now known as San Alfonso del Mar, built around an artificial crystalline lagoon. Fischmann developed a new process for maintaining the purity and clarity of the water in large volumes and at low cost.[3]
In 2016, he won "The Stevie Award" in its two categories: Innovator of the Year, for his sustainable vision for water usage, and Innovation of the Year, for his water desalination technology that uses no energy.[4] In addition, the London Business School nominated Fischmann for its 2017 international innovation contest, the "Real Innovation Award"[5] In 2021 he was awarded with The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Medal for Inventors.[6]
Fischmann is one of the directors of Chilean Fraunhofer institute.[7] In addition, he is director of the North America Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), and is a member of the advisory council of the business network Endeavor (non-profit).[8]
Crystal Lagoons
Crystal Lagoons is an American biochemical and water services company founded by Fernando Fischmann in 2009.[9] The Boston Consulting Group evaluated eight companies at US$1.8 billion, after a three years in operation.[10]
References
- ↑ Fernando Fischmann official website
- ↑ "I was alone in a period when no-one believed it could be done", El Mercurio (Santiago) on line, 24 January 2010
- 1 2 Nick Leiber, Fernando Fischmann's Power-Enabling Pools, Bloomberg Businessweek Magazine, 14 April 2011
- ↑ 2016 Management Awards Category Stevie Award Winners[link removed]
- ↑ "The Real Innovation Awards: Winners and Finalists 2016 to 2019" (PDF). www.london.edu. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2026-04-06.
- ↑ Fernando Fischmann recibe Medalla para Inventores de la Organización Mundial de la Propiedad Intelectual
- ↑ Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, "Fernando Fischmann appointed to the Board of Fraunhofer Chile Research"
- ↑ "Endeavor Chile, profile of advisors". Archived from the original on 2013-09-14. Retrieved 2013-09-17.
- ↑ "Company profile: Biochemist/entrepreneur brings blue lagoons, beachfront landscapes to region". Miami Herald.
- ↑ Ashley, Torres (20 November 2013). "World's Largest Crystal-Clear Lagoons Coming to U.S. Shores" (Press release). Kreps DeMaria. Retrieved 13 May 2014.