Johann Schneider-Ammann
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.
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 18 February 1952 Sumiswald, Canton of Bern, Switzerland |
| Political party | FDP.The Liberals |
| Spouse(s) | Katharina Ammann |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | ETH Zurich INSEAD |
Other websites
Media related to Johann Schneider-Ammann at Wikimedia Commons- Peter Stettler: Schneider [-Ammann], Johann Niklaus in German, French and Italian in the online Historical Dictionary of Switzerland.
- Profile of Johann Schneider-Ammann with election results on the website of the Swiss Federal Council.
- Biography of Johann Schneider-Ammann on the website of the Swiss Parliament. (de)
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