Adolf Ogi | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2000 | |
Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Sport for Development and Peace | |
In office 28 February 2001 – April 2008 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Willi Lemke |
President of Switzerland | |
In office 1 January 2000 – 31 December 2000 | |
Preceded by | Ruth Dreifuss |
Succeeded by | Moritz Leuenberger |
In office 1 January 1993 – 31 December 1993 | |
Preceded by | René Felber |
Succeeded by | Otto Stich |
Member of the Swiss Federal Council | |
In office 1 January 1988 – 31 December 2000 | |
Preceded by | Leon Schlumpf |
Succeeded by | Samuel Schmid |
Vice President of Switzerland | |
In office 1 January 1999 – 31 December 1999 | |
President | Ruth Dreifuss |
Preceded by | Ruth Dreifuss |
Succeeded by | Moritz Leuenberger |
Personal details | |
Born | Adolf Ogi 18 July 1942 Kandersteg, Switzerland |
Political party | Swiss People's Party |
Spouse |
Katharina Marti (m. 1972) |
Children | 2 |
Residence(s) | Geneva, Switzerland |
Awards | European University (Honorary Doctorate) |
Signature | ![]() |
Website | Official website Parliament website |
Adolf Ogi (Swiss Standard German: [ˈaːdɔlf ˈoːɡi]; born 18 July 1942) is a Swiss politician who most recently served as Special Advisor to the UN Secretary General on Sport for Development and Peace from 2001 to 2008. He previously served as member of the Federal Council (Switzerland) for the Swiss People's Party from 1987 to 2000.[1][2] He held the Presidency of the Swiss Confederation twice in 1993 and 2000.
Between 1979 and 1987, Ogi represented the Canton of Bern in the National Council (Switzerland).[3] He was among the rare examples of politicians in the Swiss parliament not having received a traditional tertiary education.[4] Ogi is also known for his significant achievements in the Swiss Olympic Association serving as its president from 2001 to 2008. After leaving federal office he has been an advocate for peace building on a global scale.
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