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Johann Schneider-Ammann (Johann Niklaus Schneider) was born on 18 February, 1952 in Sumiswald, Switzerland, is a 96th President of the Swiss Confederation. Discover Johann Schneider-Ammann'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 72 years old?
| Popular As |
Johann Niklaus Schneider |
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N/A |
| Age |
72 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
18 February, 1952 |
| Birthday |
18 February |
| Birthplace |
Sumiswald, Switzerland |
| Nationality |
Switzerland
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Johann Schneider-Ammann Height, Weight & Measurements
At 72 years old, Johann Schneider-Ammann height not available right now. We will update Johann Schneider-Ammann's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Johann Schneider-Ammann's Wife?
His wife is Katharina Ammann
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Katharina Ammann |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
2 |
Johann Schneider-Ammann Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Johann Schneider-Ammann worth at the age of 72 years old? Johann Schneider-Ammann’s income source is mostly from being a successful President. He is from Switzerland. We have estimated Johann Schneider-Ammann's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
President |
Johann Schneider-Ammann Social Network
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Johann Niklaus Schneider (born 18 February 1952), known as Johann Schneider-Ammann, is a Swiss businessman and politician who served as a Member of the Swiss Federal Council from 2010 to 2018.
The son of a veterinarian born in Sumiswald in the canton of Bern, Schneider-Ammann graduated as an electrical engineer from the ETH Zürich in 1977 and obtained a Master of Business Administration from INSEAD in France in 1983.
From 1990 to 2010, he acted as the head of his family's mechanical engineering company, Ammann Group, in the fourth generation, when he passed control over the company to his two children.
Schneider-Ammann is married, has two children and lives in Langenthal.
In the 1999 federal election, Schneider-Ammann was elected to the Swiss National Council for the canton of Bern as a member of the Free Democratic Party (FDP/PRD).
From 1999, he also chaired the corporate union Swissmem.
He was reelected to the National Council in 2003 and 2007.
In the context of the 2008 financial crisis, Schneider-Ammann took a critical stance on bonuses awarded to the finance industry.
However, Schneider-Ammann's company moved substantial funds to a Jersey, a tax haven, the same year.
In 2009, Schneider-Ammann became a member of the newly-established FDP.The Liberals.
In the 2010 election, he was elected to the Swiss Federal Council as Hans-Rudolf Merz's successor.
He took office on 1 November 2010 as the head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, which became the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research in 2013.
He had previously announced his intention to step down from his corporate responsibilities as well as various board memberships if elected.
A member of FDP.The Liberals, he was President of the Swiss Confederation in 2016.
During his tenure as a Federal Councillor, Schneider-Ammann headed the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research.
He was inaugurated as President of the Swiss Confederation on 1 January 2016 along Vice President Doris Leuthard.
In March 2016, he became an Internet meme after a speech on laughter that many deemed sad.
On 1 June 2016, as President of Switzerland, Schneider-Ammann was present at the official opening of the Gotthard Base Tunnel, which became the world's longest railway tunnel, alongside German Chancellor Angela Merkel, French President François Hollande and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi among others.
On 31 December 2018, Schneider-Ammann left the Federal Council; he was replaced by Karin Keller-Sutter on 1 January 2019.
