Claudio Aranzadi

José Claudio Aranzadi Martínez (born 9 October 1946) is a Spanish engineer, businessman and politician. He served as industry minister from 1988 to 1993.

Early life and education Aranzadi was born in Bilbao on 9 October 1946. He holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Bilbao Industrial Engineering School.

Career Aranzadi began his career at the ministry of industry. Aranzadi supported privatization during his term at the INI, arguing that it was a powerful means of organizing asset portfolios and investment strategies. His tenure at the INI lasted until 12 July 1988 when he was succeeded by Jorge Mercader Miró as INI chairman. Aranzadi was a member of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party, being one of its right-wing leaders. He was appointed minister of industry, trade and tourism to the Gonzalez cabinet in 1991. After leaving office, Aranzadi was appointed permanent representative of Spain to the OECD in 1993. He succeeded Eloy Ibanez in the post. He is married and has one child, a daughter.