Fernando holds a degree in Economics and Business Studies from the Complutense University of Madrid, a Master's degree from the Instituto de Empresa, and a graduate degree in Senior Management (PADE) from the Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa (IESE). He has studied the economic environment and education and technology at Harvard University and has been a member of the European Parliament's Committee of Experts on International Payment Systems.
He has held positions of responsibility in various financial institutions, in the areas of business, strategy, finance, risk and investment.
He is currently a senior advisor in investment banking, a member of the board of directors of JB Capital Markets, and an independent director of Sociedad de Tasación, S.A.
He is a university professor at renowned academic institutions, a tenured professor and regular speaker at executive training programmes on strategy, negotiation, finance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial management and leadership skills.