José Chlimper
José Chlimper Ackerman | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 12, 1955 Lima, Peru |
| Occupation(s) | Banker, politician |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Known for | Minister of Agriculture (2000), member of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru board, 2016 vice presidential candidate for Popular Force |
| Spouse | Thais Céliz (m. 1977) |
| Children | 4 |
José Chlimper Ackerman (born June 12, 1955) is a Peruvian figure known for his roles in banking and politics.
He held the position of councilman in the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima from 1996 until 1998. Later, from July to November 2000, he occupied the office of Minister of Agriculture during President Alberto Fujimori's administration. Between 2006 and 2011, Chlimper served on the board of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru throughout President Alan García's second term and was appointed again in 2016 under President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.
In the 2016 Peruvian general election, he was the candidate for first vice president representing Popular Force, running alongside presidential hopeful Keiko Fujimori. However, their ticket was defeated by Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.
Early life and education
Born on June 12, 1955, in Lima, Peru, Chlimper is descended from Jewish German heritage. His early education took place at St. Margaret School and Colegio León Pinelo in Lima. He attended the National University of Engineering between 1973 and 1975 but did not complete a degree there. Subsequently, he obtained a bachelor's degree in economics and business administration at North Carolina State University from 1975 to 1977.
Business career
Between 1981 and 1986, Chlimper directed the National Association of Pharmaceutical Laboratories and led Roemmers Laboratories as chairman from 1985 to 1997. He presided over the Association of Pharmaceutical Industries of National Origin between 1986 and 1990 and was a member of the governing council for the Institute of Industrial Technological Research and Technical Standards during 1989–1990. From 1991 to 1998, he served as director of the National Society of Industries, acted as president of the Annual Conference of Executives in 1992, and held the vice presidency of the Latin American Association of Pharmaceutical Industries.
His additional responsibilities included acting as Secretary for the Peruvian Institute of Business Administration from 1993 to 1994 and participating on an advisory committee for the Ministry of Labour and Promotion of Employment between 1993 and 1997. He chaired Drokasa Agricultural Society from 1997 through 2006, led Agroindustrial Laboratories in 2000, and headed the Fund of the Americas.
Currently, Chlimper is chairman of Peru Airports since 2007 and Graña y Montero Data starting in 2006. He is actively involved with prominent business organizations such as the Chilean Peruvian Business Council since 2005 and the Chinese Peruvian Business Committee since 2006. Additionally, he serves as an advisor to the Faculty of Agricultural Business at Lima’s University of the Pacific.
Political career
Chlimper was elected as a Lima alderman in 1996 representing Cambio 90-New Majority, a Fujimorist political party, serving until 1998. He was appointed Minister of Agriculture from July to November 2000 under President Alberto Fujimori. During Alan García's second presidency, from 2006 to 2011, he presided over the Central Reserve Bank of Peru.
2016 presidential election
In the presidential race of 2016, Chlimper stood as Popular Force’s candidate for first vice president alongside Keiko Fujimori. He not only ran on this unsuccessful ticket but also acted as its principal financial backer. Since that election year, he has continued his role as a member of the Central Reserve Bank of Peru.
Personal life
Chlimper practices Judaism and has been married to Thais Céliz since 1977. Together, they have four children: Adam, who works as an engineer; Thalia, a psychologist; Aaron, a professional chef; and Yoel, an economist. Additionally, the couple has two grandchildren.
Electoral history
1995 Lima municipal elections
- José Chlimper Ackerman
2016 Peruvian presidential election
- Pedro Pablo Kuczynski/Martín Vizcarra/Mercedes Aráoz - 8,596,937 votes
- Keiko Fujimori/José Chlimper Ackerman/Vladimiro Huaroc - 8,555,880 votes