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Mario Conde
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Conde in La Moncloa, 1988
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| Chairman of Banesto | |
| In office 16 December 1987 – 28 December 1993 |
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| President of Civil Society and Democracy | |
| In office 6 October 2012 – 21 May 2013 |
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| Born | 14 September 1948 Tui, Spain |
| Political party | CDS SCD |
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| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Universidad de Deusto |
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Mario Antonio Conde (born 14 September 1948) is a Spanish businessman, a former banker, and a politician. He was the chairman of Banesto, a large bank, from 1987 to 1993. During his time, Banesto faced big financial challenges, and the Bank of Spain had to step in. At one point in 1987, when he was 38, Mario Conde was involved in businesses that made up more than 1% of Spain's total economic output.
Mario Conde was known for being a very smart and hard-working student. He became the youngest State Lawyer in Spain's history at just 24 years old. This is a special job for lawyers who work for the government. He achieved the highest score ever in this field.
After working for the government, he moved into the private business world. He became involved with a company that made antibiotics. In 1987, he and his partner made a very large business deal, selling their company for a lot of money. This made him very wealthy.
With his new wealth, Mario Conde bought many shares in Banesto, one of Spain's biggest banks. He became the chairman of the bank in 1987, making him the youngest person to lead such a large financial institution at that time. Later, the bank faced serious financial problems. The Bank of Spain had to take control of Banesto. Mario Conde then faced legal issues and spent time in prison. Many people admired Mario Conde as a "self-made man" who achieved success on his own.
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Mario Conde's Early Life and Education
Mario Conde was born on 14 September 1948 in Tui, a town in Spain. He studied Law at the University of Deusto and was an excellent student. He received the highest academic awards in his class.
In 1973, he joined the State Lawyers Corps, which is a group of top lawyers who work for the Spanish government. He was the best in his group that year. After working for the government for a few years, he decided to leave and start a career in private business in 1976.
Leading Banesto Bank
Mario Conde was very ambitious. In October 1987, he became a major owner of shares in Banco Español de Crédito (Banesto). Soon after, on 30 November, he was chosen to be the Chairman of Banesto. He held this important position from December 1987 to December 1993.
His successful business career and public image changed when Banesto ran into big financial trouble. By December 1993, the bank had a large financial gap. The Bank of Spain, which oversees banks in Spain, decided to step in and take control of Banesto. Mario Conde then faced legal challenges. He spent time in prison for some of these issues. He was released after serving about 11 years.
Mario Conde's Political Activities
In 1998, Mario Conde joined a political party called the Democratic and Social Centre (CDS). He ran as a candidate for prime minister in the 2000 general election, representing Madrid. However, his party did not win enough votes to have representatives in the parliament.
Later, he became involved with a media group and hosted a TV show called Una hora con Mario (One Hour with Mario).
He also helped start a new political party called Sociedad Civil y Democracia (SCD) in 2011. He was chosen as the president of this party in October 2012. He ran in the 2012 Galician regional election, hoping to represent Pontevedra. His party focused on changing how Spain's regions were governed, saying it was not efficient. He left his role as party leader in May 2013.
In April 2016, Mario Conde faced new legal issues related to money transfers. He was arrested along with some family members.
Mario Conde as a Writer
After his time at Banesto, Mario Conde started a magazine called MC. He has also written several books in Spanish. These books share his experiences with power, his time in prison, and his thoughts on different beliefs. One of his well-known books is called "The System." In this book, he writes about his personal experiences with what he believes are unofficial powerful groups that influence the country, such as bankers, politicians, and media owners.
Awards and Recognition
- Complutense University of Madrid: Doctor Honoris Causa (1993-2016)
See also
In Spanish: Mario Conde para niños
- Economy of Spain
