Education
Bachelor of Science in Economics, George Washington University, 1955. Master of Science, George Washington University, 1957. Postgraduate, Georgetown University, 1969.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, George Washington University, 1955. Master of Science, George Washington University, 1957. Postgraduate, Georgetown University, 1969.
Member staff Inter-American Development Bank, Washington. Advisor Venezuelan Petrochem. Institute, 1957-1959.
Assistant to Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons, 1957-1959. Petroleum, economic counselor Venezuelan Embassy, Washington, 1959-1961. Vice-minister development Government of Venezuela, 1969, minister CORDIPLAN, 1972.
Board directors Petróleos de Venezuela S.A., 1979-1990. Managing director Petróleos de Venezuala (United Kingdom) S.A., 1990-1994. Governor Banco Central de Venezuela, Caracas, since 1994.
2nd vice president Intergovtl. Group of Twenty-Four (G-24), 1995, vice president, 1996, president, 1997. Professor economics Venezuelan Advanced Management Institute, Venezuelan Naval War School.