Sergio Espejo

Sergio Espejo Yaksic (born 15 March 1967) is a Chilean politician and lawyer.

Early life and education Sergio Espejo was born in Santiago, Chile, on 15 March 1967, the son of Gilberto Espejo Espejo, a former official of the Chamber of Deputies, and Magdalena Yaksic Triantafilo. He completed his secondary education at Colegio San Ignacio de El Bosque and studied law at the University of Chile, obtaining his law degree in December 1996.

Public service and political career During his student years, Espejo was active in student leadership, serving as president of the Law Students’ Association of the University of Chile between 1990 and 1991.

Marine Stewardship Council

In May 2023, the Marine Stewardship Council announced Espejo’s appointment to its board of directors, making him the first and only Latin American member of the organisation’s governing body. The appointment was framed as recognition of Chile’s advances in fisheries sustainability and as part of MSC’s objective to strengthen representation from the Global South. His term formally began in July 2023.

Personal life Espejo was married to Carolina Gana Ahumada and is the father of five children.