Ivan holds a degree in Geology from the Universidad de Chile and has over 20 years of experience in the mining sector. Initiating his career in mining exploration, he worked on the Codelco San Antonio project in El Salvador, as well as on gold exploration in the area between El Peñon and Escondida, at Chuquicamata, and Anglo American's Los Bronces operation for 13 years.

He founded Anglo American's Supervisors Union and has served as Vice President of the Federation of Private Mining Supervisors' Unions (FESUMIN) since 2013.

Ivan joined Enami in 2023 as Executive Vice President. During his leadership, he has led a process to provide financial stability to the company and move forward with strategic projects, such as the modernisation of the Hernán Videla Lira Smelter and the development of the Salares Altoandinos lithium project.