Antonio Marzano

Antonio Marzano (born 18 February 1935) is an Italian economist, academic and politician, who served as the minister of productive activities in the second cabinet of Silvio Berlusconi from 2001 to 2005.

Early life and education Marzano was born in Rome on 18 February 1935. He holds a law degree.

Career Marzano is an economist by profession. He worked at Abruzzi University from 1968 to 1971. In 1996, he became a member of the Italian Parliament. Then Marzano became a member of the CNEL (National Council for Economics and Labour). His tenure in the parliament ended in 2005.

In 2009 Marzano was named as the president of International Association of Economic and Social Councils and Similar Institutions (AICESIS) and became its honorary president in 2011.

Awards and honors Marzano is the recipient of various awards and honors, including Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.