Age, Biography and Wiki
Thomas Matter was born on 23 March, 1966 in Liestal, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland, is a Swiss businessman, banker, philanthropist and politician. Discover Thomas Matter's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 58 years old?
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Thomas Matter |
| Occupation |
Businessman · banker · philanthropist · politician |
| Age |
58 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
23 March 1966 |
| Birthday |
23 March |
| Birthplace |
Liestal, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland |
| Nationality |
Switzerland
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Thomas Matter Height, Weight & Measurements
At 58 years old, Thomas Matter height not available right now. We will update Thomas Matter's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Thomas Matter Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Thomas Matter worth at the age of 58 years old? Thomas Matter’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businessman. He is from Switzerland. We have estimated Thomas Matter's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
Businessman |
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Timeline
His elder brother, Frank Matter (b. 1964), owns the film production company Soap Factory in Basel.
His second cousin, Ruedi Matter, was the president of Swiss Radio and Television.
He was primarily raised in Sissach were he attended middle and highschool.
Subsequently, he completed a banking apprenticeship followed by a language exchange in the United States.
He initially worked in several banking positions, including Merrill Lynch in London.
Thomas Matter (born 23 March 1966) is a Swiss businessman, banker, philanthropist and politician.
Matter was born 23 March 1966 in Liestal, Switzerland, the second of three sons of Peter Matter, who was Chief Treasurer at Hoffmann-La Roche, and belonged among a well situated circle which included Martin Ebner and Christoph Blocher.
His father was also a board member of Ems-Chemie.
His younger brother, Samuel Matter, is a partner of asset management company 2trade Group Ltd. in Zürich.
In 1994, he among other banking executives, founded Swissfirst Group, which he led as CEO until 2006.
In 2005, Matter has founded Matter Group AG, which acts as his personal family office and primarily seeks participations in Swiss companies and supports SMEs.
Matter sold his stake in the group, which was subsequently renamed Bellevue Group, in 2006 and subsequently resigned from management.
Blocher returned to National Council (Switzerland) after being outvoted of the Swiss Federal Council in 2007, on which he continued to serve until 2014.
In 2010, it became public that Matter and his former business partner Daniel Hefti, was in the process of founding a new private bank.
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) approved the banking license for Neue Helvetische Bank AG and it began operations in 2011.
Now the bank is called Helvetische Bank AG and is primarily active in the field of corporate services to entrepreneurs and often referred to as 'entrepreneurial banking institute'.
Matter is on the board of directors of several companies, including MG Real Estate AG, MG Real Estate (Spain) AG, Matter Group AG, Helvetische Bank AG and Matter Beteiligungen AG (investments).
He is a trustee of the foundation for bourgeois politics in Zug, on the advisory council of the Zurich Banking Association, Swiss Family Business Zürich and the No to the European Union Committee.
Matter publicly stated that he is against development aid financed by the government through subventions.
He is involved in several philanthropic endeavours, such as building an orphanage in Honduras.
In 2012, Matter became the head of the treasury of the Swiss People's Party, and ally of Christoph Blocher.
He currently serves as a member of the National Council (Switzerland) for the Swiss People's Party since 2014.
After his ultimate resignation, Matter took his seat in succession in the National Council (Switzerland) assuming office on 2 June 2014.
He currently also serves on the commission for economics and taxation and as deputy on the EU/EFTA delegation for the European Parliament.
Matter has been married to Marion Matter, who also serves on the Cantonal Council of Zürich for the Swiss People's Party, since 2023.
They have one daughter and reside in Meilen, Switzerland.
From a previous marriage with Isabelle (née Seiler) he has three daughters, she resides in nearby Küsnacht.
Matter is estimated to be the second richest politician in the Swiss legislature with an estimated net worth of 150 million Swiss Francs (2017) by Handelszeitung.
