Karin Keller-Sutter

Karin Keller-Sutter, born on December twenty-second, nineteen sixty-three, is a prominent Swiss politician and educator. Since two thousand nineteen, she has been a member of the Federal Council of Switzerland, where she currently heads the Federal Department of Finance. Her political journey is marked by her dedication to public service and her commitment to the principles of the Liberal party.

Before her tenure in the Federal Council, Keller-Sutter served in the Council of States from two thousand eleven to two thousand nineteen, including a notable term as its president from two thousand seventeen to two thousand eighteen. Her extensive experience in various political roles at both cantonal and municipal levels has equipped her with a deep understanding of Swiss governance.

In two thousand twenty-three, her influence was recognized globally when the Financial Times named her one of the most influential women in the world. This accolade was largely attributed to her pivotal role in the acquisition of Credit Suisse by UBS, showcasing her significant impact on the financial landscape of Switzerland.