Johann Schneider-Ammann
businessman, politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (2010-2018) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Johann Niklaus Schneider-Ammann (born 18 February 1952) is a Swiss businessman and politician. He is a member of the Free Democratic Party. He was the President of the Swiss Confederation from 1 January 2016 until 31 December 2016.
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Johann Schneider-Ammann | |
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President of the Swiss Confederation | |
In office 1 January 2016 – 31 December 2016 | |
Vice President | Doris Leuthard |
Preceded by | Simonetta Sommaruga |
Succeeded by | Doris Leuthard |
Vice President of Switzerland | |
In office 1 January 2015 – 31 December 2015 | |
President | Simonetta Sommaruga |
Preceded by | Simonetta Sommaruga |
Succeeded by | Doris Leuthard |
Head of the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research | |
In office 1 November 2010 – 31 December 2018 | |
Preceded by | Doris Leuthard |
Succeeded by | Guy Parmelin |
Member of the Swiss Federal Council | |
In office 1 November 2010 – 31 December 2018 | |
Preceded by | Hans-Rudolf Merz |
Succeeded by | Karin Keller-Sutter |
Personal details | |
Born | Johann Niklaus Schneider (1952-02-18) 18 February 1952 (age 72) Sumiswald, Canton of Bern, Switzerland |
Political party | FDP.The Liberals |
Spouse(s) | Katharina Ammann |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | ETH Zurich INSEAD |
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