Guillermo de la Dehesa
Guillermo de la Dehesa Romero | |
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| Born | July 9, 1941 Madrid, Spain |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, economist, politician, businessman |
| Years active | 1968–present |
| Known for | Secretary of State for Economy and Finance (1986–1988), CEO of Banco Pastor, international advisor at Goldman Sachs |
Guillermo de la Dehesa Romero (born July 9, 1941, in Madrid) is a distinguished Spanish professional with expertise in law, economics, politics, and business. Since his departure from political office in 1988, he has taken on the role of international advisor at Goldman Sachs.
Biography
Originating from Madrid, de la Dehesa pursued legal studies at the Complutense University of Madrid and successfully completed the examination for the Técnico Comercial y Economista del Estado in 1968. His career in public service included multiple positions within ministries responsible for commerce, energy, industry, and economics, as well as a tenure at the Bank of Spain. During the administrations led by the Socialist Workers' Party, he held the post of Secretary of State for Economy and Finance between 1986 and 1988.
After transitioning from government roles in 1988, de la Dehesa assumed leadership as CEO of Banco Pastor and served as President of Gas Madrid. He also provided consultancy services to several corporations such as Ibersuizas, Unión Fenosa, and Telepizza. Presently, he functions as an international advisor to Goldman Sachs, holds the position of Vice President at Amadeus IT Group, acts as Non-Executive Chairman of Aviva Corporation, participates on the European Advisory Board of Eli Lilly and Company, and serves as an Independent Director and member of the Executive Committee at Banco Santander.
Beyond his corporate appointments, de la Dehesa chairs the Board of Directors at the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía and is a trustee for both the Museo del Prado and the Círculo de Bellas Artes. He is a frequent contributor to El País and has authored multiple textbooks focused on economics. Additionally, he is affiliated with the Group of Thirty and contributes to the Audit Committee within Amadeus IT Group’s Board.
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