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José Luis Olivas
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| President of the Valencian Government | |
| In office 24 July 2002 – 20 June 2003 |
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| Monarch | Juan Carlos I |
| Preceded by | Eduardo Zaplana |
| Succeeded by | Francisco Camps |
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| Born | 13 October 1952 Motilla del Palancar, Spain |
| Political party | PPCV |
| Alma mater | Complutense University of Madrid |
José Luis Olivas Martínez was born on October 13, 1952, in Motilla del Palancar, Cuenca, Spain. He is a Spanish politician and a member of the People's Party.
He became the third president of the Valencian Government in 2002. This happened when the previous president, Eduardo Zaplana, moved to Madrid. José Luis Olivas served in this role for about a year.
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Early Life and Education
José Luis Olivas was born in the town of Motilla del Palancar. He grew up in the Cuenca region of Spain. He later attended the Complutense University of Madrid. This is one of the oldest and largest universities in Spain.
Political Career
José Luis Olivas was an active member of the People's Party. This is one of the main political parties in Spain. He held important positions within the party.
In 2002, he was chosen to lead the Valencian Government. This government manages the Valencian Community, a region in eastern Spain. He was the first president of this government who was not chosen through general elections.
After about a year, in 2003, Francisco Camps took over the leadership. Camps also became the new president of the Valencian Government.
Business Career
After his time in politics, José Luis Olivas began a career in business. He took on leadership roles in several important banks in Spain.
In 2003, he became the president of Banco de Valencia. The next year, in 2004, he was appointed president of Bancaja. This was another large Spanish bank.
Later, in 2010, he became the vice president of Bankia. Bankia was a new bank formed by combining several other banks. These included Caja Madrid and Bancaja.
Later Developments
In October 2011, Banco de Valencia faced financial difficulties. The Spanish government stepped in to help manage the bank. José Luis Olivas resigned from his position at that time.
In December 2011, Bankia also experienced financial challenges. The government provided support and made changes to its leadership. In May 2012, José Luis Olivas resigned as president of Bancaja.
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See also
In Spanish: José Luis Olivas para niños
