Head of the Federal Department of Finance FDF
Personal data
Born on 1 December 1950
Married, 6 children (born: 1978 - 1997)
Citizen of Adelboden (BE) and Hinwil (ZH)
Primary and secondary schools in Hinwil
Commercial apprenticeship
Occupational and political activities
| Time period | Occupational activities |
|---|---|
| 1994 - 2008 | Manager of the Zurich Farmers‘ Association |
| 1974 - 1994 | Manager of a farmers‘ cooperative |
| Time period | Political activities |
|---|---|
| 5 December 2018 | Elected President of the Swiss Confederation for 2019 |
| 6 December 2017 | Elected Vice President of the Federal Council for 2018 |
| Since 1January 2016 | Head of the Federal Department of Finance FDF |
| 5 December 2012 | Elected President of the Swiss Confederation for 2013 |
| 14 December 2011 | Elected Vice President of the Federal Council for 2012 |
| 2009-2015 | Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport DDPS |
| 10 December 2008 | Elected Federal Councillor |
| 1996-2008 | Chairman of the Swiss People’s Party |
| 1991-2008 | National Councillor |
| 1983-1991 | Cantonal Parliament of Zurich |
| 1978-1986 | Communal Council of Hinwil |
Further information
Last modification 09.02.2022
