Pedro Morenés Eulate

Pedro Morenés studied law at the University of Navarre and shipping economics in Bremen. He worked in maritime law and shipbuilding, including legal and commercial responsibilities in Spain’s public shipbuilding industry. His later private sector roles included defense and security companies. ^{1, 2}

Morenés held state secretary posts in defense, security, and science and technology before becoming defense minister in December 2011. Appointed ambassador to the United States in March 2017, he presented credentials to President Donald Trump on 24 April. He served until the following year. ^{1, 3}