Josu Ortuondo Larrea

Education

• 1975: Graduate in business studies
• M.A
• 1982: in business administration

  Career

• 1969–1987: Banking executive
• 1993–1999: President of Bilbogás
• 2000 1993–1999: President of Bilbao Ria
• 1995–1999: Member of the executive committee and board of directors of Caja de Ahorros
• 1991–1999: President of the Bilbao International Fair
• 1979–1981: Member of the EAJ-PNV Regional Executive Committee
• 1983–1987: Member of the National Executive Committee, responsible for administration and finances
• 1991–1999: Mayor and Chairman of the Municipal Council of Bilbao
• 1995–1999: President of the Council of Basque Municipalities
• 1987–1991: Director-General of the Public Basque Radio and Television Corporation
• 1994–1999: Member of the executive committee of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions
• 1995–1999: Member of the executive committee of 'Eurocities'
• 1998–1999: President of 'Eurocities'
• since 1999: Member of the European Parliament