Kris Vietze
Swiss businesswoman and politician
Kris Vietze | |
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| Member of the National Council | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 4 December 2023 | |
| Constituency | Canton of Thurgau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Kristiane Eickstädt |
| Spouse | Oliver Vietze |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Frauenfeld, Switzerland |
| Occupation | Businesswoman, consultant, auditor, politician |
| Website | Official website Parliament website |
Kristiane Vietze colloquially Kris Vietze (German pronunciation: [kʁɪs ˈfiːtsə]; née Eickstädt;[1] born 27 May 1968) is a Swiss businesswoman and politician who currently serves as a member of the National Council for The Liberals since 2023.[1] She previously served on the Grand Council of Thurgau since 2012.[2]
Vietze and her husband are controlling shareholders of Baumer Group, a sensor technology company, headquartered in Frauenfeld. She is also serves on a variety of nonprofit boards.
Early life and education
Vietze was born Kristiane Eickstädt on 27 May 1968, to Rolf E. Eickstädt, a former pilot and instructor of Swissair, and Jutta Eickstädt, a former kindergarten teacher.[1] Her parents where originally from Germany. Vietze studied economics at the University of Zurich and completed a PhD at ETH Zurich. Additionally she completed a federal diploma as auditor.[3]
Political career
Since 2012, Vietze served on the Grand Council of Thurgau. She was elected into National Council during the 2023 Swiss federal election and assumed office on 4 December 2023.
