Kaspar Villiger
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| In office 1 February 1989 – 31 December 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Elisabeth Kopp |
| Succeeded by | Hans-Rudolf Merz |
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| In office 1 January 1995 – 31 December 1995 |
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| Vice President | Jean-Pascal Delamuraz |
| Preceded by | Otto Stich |
| Succeeded by | Jean-Pascal Delamuraz |
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| In office 1 January 2002 – 31 December 2002 |
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| Vice President | Pascal Couchepin |
| Preceded by | Moritz Leuenberger |
| Succeeded by | Pascal Couchepin |
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| In office 1989 – 1995 |
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| Preceded by | Arnold Koller |
| Succeeded by | Adolf Ogi |
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| In office 1996 – 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Otto Stich |
| Succeeded by | Hans-Rudolf Merz |
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| Born | February 5, 1941 |
| Political party | Free Democratic Party |
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Kaspar Villiger (pronounced Caspar Veeleeger) (born February 5, 1941) is a Swiss industrialist, politician and former member of the Swiss Federal Council (1989-2003).
He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on February 1, 1989. He is affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.
During his time in office he has held the following departments:
He has been President of the Confederation twice in 1995 and 2002.
In September 2003, he resigned for December 31, 2003.
In 2004 he became member of the board of directors of Nestlé and Swiss Re.
Villiger is a Member of the Global Leadership Foundation, an organization which works to promote good governance around the world.[1]
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Profile of Kaspar Villiger with election results on the website of the Swiss Federal Council.
| Preceded by Elisabeth Kopp |
Member of the Swiss Federal Council 1989–2003 |
Succeeded by Hans-Rudolf Merz |
| Preceded by Otto Stich |
President of the Confederation 1995 |
Succeeded by Jean-Pascal Delamuraz |
| Preceded by Moritz Leuenberger |
President of the Confederation 2002 |
Succeeded by Pascal Couchepin |
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