José Manuel Campa
José Manuel Campa Fernández | |
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| Born | July 20, 1964 Spain |
| Occupation(s) | Economist, academic, political figure |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Chair of the European Banking Authority (since 2019), Secretary of State for Economy (2009–2011) |
José Manuel Campa Fernández (born 20 July 1964) is a distinguished Spanish economist, academic, and political figure currently occupying the position of Chair of the European Banking Authority since May 2019. His previous experience includes high-level positions at Santander Bank and serving as the 10th Secretary of State for Economy within the Spanish government.
Biography
Campa earned degrees in both law and economics from the University of Oviedo, followed by a doctorate in economics from Harvard University.
Between May 2009 and December 2011, he held the office of Secretary of State for Economy during the administration of Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero. Before entering public service, he was a finance professor at IESE Business School affiliated with the University of Navarra.
His expertise has been sought by prominent financial organizations such as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, Inter-American Development Bank, Federal Reserve Bank of New York, Bank for International Settlements, European Commission, and the Bank of Spain.
In 2014, Campa took on the role of Director of Investor Relations and Analysts at Santander Bank while maintaining his position as an External Collaborating Professor at IESE Business School.
On 19 February 2019, he was proposed to replace Andrea Enria as Chairperson of the European Banking Authority. Following approval by the European Parliament on 14 March 2019, he officially commenced his term on 1 May 2019.
His tenure was extended in February 2024 when the European Council confirmed his appointment for an additional five-year period, prolonging his leadership at the EBA until May 2029.