Full Name
Hernan Benavides
Job Title
Chief Technology Officer, South America
Company
Technetix
Speaker Bio
Hernan joined as CTO for LATAM markets in June 2023, with 28 years’ experience in the cable TV industry. Originally from Santiago, Chile, he holds a degree in Electronic Engineering from Technology University Federico Santa Maria and a post-graduate diploma in networking technologies from UCLA. A member of the SCTE since 1995, Hernan has played a key role in Latin American operators’ transition to telco players. Notable achievements include pioneering Fixed Telephony over Cable services, deploying DOCSIS services in Latin America, and leading the evolution from analog to digital HD and IPTV services. In his previous role as Senior Engineering Director for Liberty Latin America and VTR, Hernan shaped end-to-end technology strategies, earning a stellar reputation for his results-focused and positive leadership.
Hernan Benavides