Born in Madrid, 22nd of January 1964. He has a law degree from the Complutense University of Madrid. In 1988 he joined The Body of State Lawyers whom came number one. Since June 2005 Mr. Isla has been Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Inditex, S.A. He began his career in 1988 as Attorney General with the Spanish Ministry of Transports, Tourism and Communications and in 1991 he joined the Spanish General Direction of Legal Services. From 1992 to 1996, Mr. Isla served as General Manager of the Legal Services Department of Banco Popular. In 1996, he was appointed General Manager of the National Heritage department of the Treasury Ministry. He served as General Secretary of Banco Popular Español from 1998 to 2000. In July 2000, Mr. Isla was appointed Chairman of the Board of Grupo Altadis and Co-Chairman of the company. |