PhD in Sociology (Applied Economics), Complutense University of Madrid Degree in Journalism, Autonomous University of Barcelona Diploma in Industrial Electronics Engineering, Polytechnic University of Catalonia.
Professional Experience
Negotiated and moderated the first televised electoral debate between José María Aznar and Felipe González in 1993, on Antena 3
In 2008, negotiated the two televised electoral debates between José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero and Mariano Rajoy as President of the Spanish Television Academy Served as moderator in the first debate
In 2011, organized and moderated the only televised electoral debate between Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba and Mariano Rajoy, broadcast by the Spanish Television Academy as host broadcast feed
In 2015, organized and moderated one of the televised electoral debates between Mariano Rajoy and Pedro Sánchez. Broadcast by the Spanish Television Academy as host broadcast feed
In 2016, organized and directed the electoral debate for the Spanish general elections on 26 June between Mariano Rajoy, Pedro Sánchez, Albert Rivera and Pablo Iglesias.
Anchored daily news on TVE 1 from 1983 to 1986 and later the program “Punto y Aparte”
Directed the radio news program "Hora 25" (Cadena SER ) from 1987 to 1991
Director of Antena 3 TV in 1992; appointed Vice President in 1995, a position held until July 1997
Founded and served as President of Antena 3 International Channel in 1994
Creator and director of programs "Generación XXI" and "Soñadores", focused on promoting entrepreneurship on various Spanish television networks)
Currently President of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in Spain
Also Director and Professor at the Institute of Business Communication
President and Professor of Communication at Next International Business School
Awards
Premio Onda Awards for "Punto y aparte" (1989)
Two Premio TP de Oro Awards in 1985 and 1986 for Best News Anchor
"Pablo Iglesias" Award for Best Communicator (1990)
Award for Best Program "Línea América" from the Association of Ibero-American Journalists in Spain (1993)
"Aragonés de Mérito en Letras" Award (2011)
Premio Ondas Award, shared for best director, "Hora 25" (2012)
Premio Emilio Castelar Award for Effective Communication (2012)
Lines of Research
Thesis Project: “Concentración de poder en el mapa mediático español” (1997-2001)
Research director: “Emprendedores en la sociedad española” (2001-2006)
Publications
La cara oculta de los debates electorales. Editorial Arpa (2017)
Adolfo Suárez: el Presidente inesperado de la Transición. Editorial RBA Libros (2012)
¿Por qué los profesionales no comunicamos mejor? Editorial RBA Libros (2011)
¿Por qué los españoles comunicamos tan mal? Editorial Plaza&Janés (2008)
“La transición audiovisual pendiente” Ediciones B. Barcelona (1996)
“Confidencias: La TV por dentro”. Editorial Muchnik (1986)
“Información y Servicios Secretos en el atentado al Presidente Carrero Blanco”. Editoril Argos Vergara (1983)
La España que hereda Felipe González. Editorial Argos Vergara (1983)
"Simplemente María" y su repercusión en las clases trabajadoras. Editorial Avance (1975)
