Markel Olano
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Markel Olano Arrese | |
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| President of the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa | |
| In office 2007–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Joxe Joan González de Txabarri Miranda |
| Succeeded by | Martín Garitano |
| President of the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa | |
| In office 2015–2023 | |
| Preceded by | Martín Garitano |
| Succeeded by | Eider Mendoza |
| Member of the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa | |
| In office 2007–2023 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 June 1965 Beasain, Guipúzcoa, Spain |
| Political party | PNV |
| Profession | Philosopher |
Markel Olano Arrese (Beasain, June 2, 1965) is a Spanish politician, member of the Basque Nationalist Party and President of the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa since June 6, 2007.
Olano began in politics at the age of fifteen in 1980 when he became a member of the youth organization, Euzko Gaztedi of the PNV (Basque Nationalist Party). His first years were spent in the internal structures of the EGI of Beasain and Goierri. While an active member in the EGI, he studied at the University of the Basque Country, graduating in Philosophy. He completed his higher education in doctorate studies in the same subject. Currently, he is writing his doctorate thesis.
Political work in the PNV
During his militancy in the PNV, he held posts of varying responsibility. From 1996 to 2000, he was a member of the Gipuzko Buru Batzar (PNV provincial party executive for Gipuzkoa), with responsibility for the area of Euskara, Education and Culture. During this time, he was also the representative of the PNV on the Standing Committee on the Declaration of Lizarra-Garazi.
In 2000 he was appointed member of the Euzkadi Buru Batzar of the PNV which was at that time chaired by Xabier Arzalluz. He was entrusted with the area of Youth, Euskara, Culture and Sport. He was also given the added responsibility of the newly formed area of Information and Communication Technology.
