‒ Born on 10 May 1932 in Caxarias, Portugal

‒ Nationality: Portuguese

‒ Minister for Finance (1974‒1975 and 1978)

‒ Minister for Foreign Trade (1975)

‒ Governor of the Bank of Portugal (1975‒1980)

‒ Consultant for the World Bank (1980‒1993)

‒ Member of the Assembly of the Republic (1985‒1989)

‒ Member of the Board of Governors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) (1991‒1993)

‒ Chairman of the Economic and Social Council (1996‒2003)