
Pedro Pablo Kuczynski
Peruvian politician and economist; Prime Minister (2005–06), President (2016–18)
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Pedro Pablo Kuczynski Godard, also known simply as PPK, is a Peruvian economist, public administrator, and former politician who served as the president of Peru from 2016 to 2018. He served as prime minister of Peru and as minister of economy and finance during the presidency of Alejandro Toledo. Kuczynski resigned from the presidency on 23 March 2018, following a successful impeachment vote and days before a probable conviction vote. Since 10 April 2019 he has been in pretrial detention, due to an ongoing investigation on corruption, money laundering, and connections to Odebrecht, a public works company accused of paying bribes.
Quick facts
- Born
- wd
- Place of birth
- Lima wd
- Citizenship
- Peru, United States wd
- Occupation
- economist, politician, banker, entrepreneur wd
- Political party
- Peruvians for Change (2014–2019), Alliance for the Great Change wd
- Education
- Exeter College, Markham College, Rossall School, Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, Royal College of Music, Princeton University, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge wd
- Spouse
- Nancy Lange, Jane Dudley Casey wd
Positions held wd
- President of Peru (28 July 2016 – 23 March 2018)
- President of the Council of Ministers of Peru (16 August 2005 – 28 July 2006)
- Minister of Economy and Finance of Peru (16 February 2004 – 16 August 2005)
- Minister of Economy and Finance of Peru (28 July 2001 – 11 July 2002)
- Minister of Energy and Mines (28 July 1980 – 3 August 1982)
Awards wd
- Grand Cross of the Order of the Sun of Peru (2006)
- honorary doctorate (2009)
- Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (2001)
- Grand Collar of the Order of the Andes' Condor (2016)
- Order of Merit for Distinguished Services
- James Madison Medal (2017)
Questions
- When was Pedro Pablo Kuczynski born?
- Pedro Pablo Kuczynski was born on 3 October 1938 in Lima.
- What positions has Pedro Pablo Kuczynski held?
- Positions held by Pedro Pablo Kuczynski include: President of Peru (2016–2018); President of the Council of Ministers of Peru (2005–2006); Minister of Economy and Finance of Peru (2004–2005); Minister of Economy and Finance of Peru (2001–2002); Minister of Energy and Mines (1980–1982).
- Where did Pedro Pablo Kuczynski study?
- Pedro Pablo Kuczynski was educated at Exeter College, Markham College, Rossall School, Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.
Sources
- Wikipedia (English): Pedro Pablo Kuczynski · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikidata item Q381027 · CC0 1.0
- Image: Pedro Pablo Kuczynski 2016 (cropped).jpg by Cancillería de Perú (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026
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