CAREER
1989-2003: Minister in Swiss Government. Defence Minister 1989-1995, Finance Minister 1995-2003. President of Swiss Confederation 1995 and 2002.
1987: Elected to the upper house of Swiss parliament
1982: Elected to the lower house of Swiss parliament
1972: Began political career as a member of Swiss Liberal, Democratic Party in Canton Lucerne
1966- 1989: Manager and joint owner of the family firm Villiger Soehne AG
BOARD MEMBERSHIPS
Board member, AG für die Neue Zürcher Zeitung (CH)
Board member, Swiss Re (Swiss Reinsurance Company) (CH)