Mariano Rubio Jiménez

Mariano Rubio (14 November 1931–4 October 1999) was a Spanish economist who served as the governor of the Bank of Spain from 1984 to 1992. He was involved in a scandal known as the Ibercorp incident and was forced to resign from the office.

Early life and education Rubio was born in Burgos on 14 November 1931. He studied law, but he did not complete his studies. He later graduated from the University of Madrid receiving a bachelor's degree in economics. Ángel Madroñero, the head of the department, was instrumental in his appointment. He succeeded J. R. Álvarez Rendueles as governor of the bank in July 1984. Rubio's appointment was supported by the Economy Minister Carlos Solchaga. and was replaced by Luis Angel Rojo in the post.

During his tenure as governor of the bank Spanish credit market was radically transformed and became much more liberal than the previous periods. Miguel Boyer also implicated in the case, and both Boyer and Rubio in addition to others, including their wives, were taken to the court. Rubio arrested and jailed due to his involvement in the scandal in 1994.

Rubio married twice. He first married Isabel Azcárate. He died of colon cancer in Madrid on 4 October 1999.