Professional experience

  • 1974-1975: University of Navarra (Pamplona, Navarra), Assistant Psychologist.
  • 1975-1976: Harvard University (Cambridge, Massachusetts): Research Assistant, Human Development Department.
  • 1976-1978: Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos y Hermanas (Cuernavaca, México) Psychologist of the Institution and Coordinator of the Social Area.
  • 1978-1980: Life Planning & Health Services (Health Care) Dallas, Texas. Adolescent Unit Director.
  • 1980: Secretaría de Gobernación (Justice Department) Mexico D.F. Mexico:  Head researcher of the program “The delinquent adolescent”.
  • 1981: Director of Radio, Television & Film, Mexico D.F. (Mexico’s Public Television): Creation and Coordination of audiovisual programs for adults and adolescents.
  • 1982-1983: Central de Cajas Rurales (Savings & Loans), Madrid: Human Resources Director.
  • 1983-1986: Equipos Electrónicos, S.A., INISEL, S.A. Madrid: Personnel Director. Human Resources Director.
  • 1986-1988: Empresa Nacional de Artesanía, S.A. (ARTESPAÑA), Madrid: President and General Manager.
  • 1988-1990: Instituto de la Pequeña y Mediana Empresa Industrial (IMPI), Ministry of Industry and Energy, Madrid: General Manager and Head of the Spanish SME Task-Force during the Spanish Presidency.
  • 1991-1992: Task-force Human Resources, Education, Training and Youth. Commission of European Community. Consultant of Innovation and SME.
  • 1997-1999: Commission of European Community, DG-XXII: Member of the Reflection Group on Education, Training, and Youth.
  • 1998: Global manufacturing Research Group, Deputy Associate Director. North Carolina University.
  • 1990-Present: IESE Barcelona & Madrid, University of Navarra: Professor of Production, Technology and Operations Management Department.