Josu Ortuondo Larrea (born 13 February 1948 in Bilbao) is a Spanish politician and Member of the European Parliament with the Basque Nationalist Party, Member of the Bureau of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe and sits on the European Parliament's Committee on Transport and Tourism. He is a substitute for the Committee on Fisheries and the Committee on Industry, Research and Energy. He is also a member of the Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America. Education 1975: Graduate in business studies M.A 1982: in business administration Career 1969–1987: Banking executive 1993–1999: President of Bilbogás 2000 1993–1999: President of Bilbao Ria 1995–1999: Member of the executive committee and board of directors of Caja de Ahorros (bank) 1991–1999: President of the Bilbao International Fair 1979–1981: Member of the EAJ-PNV Regional Executive Committee 1983–1987: Member of the National Executive Committee, responsible for administration and finances 1991–1999: Mayor and Chairman of the Municipal Council of Bilbao 1995–1999: President of the Council of Basque Municipalities 1987–1991: Director-General of the Public Basque Radio and Television Corporation (EITB) 1994–1999: Member of the executive committee of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions 1995–1999: Member of the executive committee of 'Eurocities' 1998–1999: President of 'Eurocities' since 1999: Member of the European Parliament See also 2004 European Parliament election in Spain External links 1948 births Living people Basque Nationalist Party MEPs MEPs for Spain 1999–2004 MEPs for Spain 2004–2009 Mayors of Bilbao Politicians from Bilbao Spanish bankers