Johann Schneider-Ammann facts for kids

Johann Schneider-Ammann
Quick facts for kids Johann Schneider-Ammann
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 (age 69); Sumiswald, Canton of Bern, Switzerland
Political party	FDP.The Liberals
Spouse(s)	Katharina Ammann
Children	2
Alma mater	ETH Zurich; INSEAD

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.

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)

Images for kids

Schneider-Ammann with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Geneva in 2016