2 Life path and achievements Allow me first to say a few words about you, your life path and your major achievements. Pablo Hernández de Cos was born on January 20, 1971. His family originates from Santander, a beautiful region in the North of Spain. This region is, I guess, more green but less sunny than average for the country.
He graduated in economics and business administration at the University College of Financial Studies in Madrid in 1993 and in law at the National University of Distance Education the following year. His career as a central banker started in 1997, when he joined the research division of the department of monetary and financial studies at the Banco de España as a senior economist.