• 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 (bank) • 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 (EITB) • 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 ==See also==