[1] He previously held the position of treasurer of the CEOE and was also the president of the Spanish metal federation (ConfeMetal).

From a very young age, he dedicated himself to the business world, focusing on three areas: family business, projects promoted by himself (small and medium-sized companies) and presence on various boards of directors and advisory boards of large companies (Red Eléctrica de España, Bankoa, La Equitativa, Babcock & Wilcox, Albura and Tubos Reunidos).

His private business activity focuses on the metal, construction, real estate, insurance and hospitality sectors, participating as a shareholder or director in different companies.

[4] On 20 November 2018 he was elected president of the Spanish Confederation of Business Organizations, replacing Joan Rosell who had defeated him in 2014.

[5] In 2023, the CEOE changed the status of its president, who invoiced his services as a freelancer and who will now become on the organization's payroll.