He graduated in 1992 in Economic and Business Management at the University of Complutense of Madrid where he specialised in International Economics and Business Development. Also in 1992 he graduated with an MBA (Masters Degree in Business Administration) at the University of Madrid Business College. In 1993 he began his professional career at the multi-national company Intermodal Sea-Land Inc., as the Costing and Conference Manager for the Mediterranean area. In November 1999 he formed the company Puerta Vides SL, where he heads the accountancy team which provides a comprehensive Spanish tax advice and accountancy service for both individuals and companies.