Kaspar Villiger
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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.
| Preceded by Elisabeth Kopp |
Member of the Swiss Federal Council 1989–2003 |
Succeeded by Hans-Rudolf Merz |
| Preceded by Moritz Leuenberger |
President of the Swiss Confederation 2002 |
Succeeded by Pascal Couchepin |
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