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Johann Schneider-Ammann

Businessman, politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (2010-2018)

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Johann Niklaus Schneider, colloquially Johann Schneider-Ammann, is a Swiss businessman, electrical engineer and politician who most notably served as President of Switzerland in 2016, and concurrently as a member of the Federal Council (Switzerland) for The Liberals.

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Born
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Place of birth
Sumiswald wd
Citizenship
Switzerland wd
Occupation
politician, industrialist, engineer, electrical engineer wd
Political party
FDP.The Liberals, Free Democratic Party of Switzerland wd
Education
ETH Zurich, INSEAD wd
Spouse
Katharina Schneider-Ammann wd
Social media
X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2016 – 31 December 2016)
  • Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2015 – 31 December 2015)
  • Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1 November 2010 – 31 December 2018)
  • Member of the Swiss National Council (6 December 1999 – 31 October 2010)

Awards wd

  • honorary citizenship (2010)

Questions

When was Johann Schneider-Ammann born?
Johann Schneider-Ammann was born on 18 February 1952 in Sumiswald.
What positions has Johann Schneider-Ammann held?
Positions held by Johann Schneider-Ammann include: President of the Swiss Confederation (2016–2016); Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (2015–2015); Member of the Swiss Federal Council (2010–2018); Member of the Swiss National Council (1999–2010).
Where did Johann Schneider-Ammann study?
Johann Schneider-Ammann was educated at ETH Zurich, INSEAD.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Johann Schneider-Ammann · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q380063 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Johann Schneider-Ammann 2011.jpg by Bundeskanzlei (Attribution)

Last updated · facts checked 9 November 2026

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