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Martin Schlegel Appointed Chairman of the Swiss National Bank's Governing Board, Succeeds Thomas Jordan.

Appointment | Dated: 11 Oct 2024

On October 1, 2024, Martin Schlegel assumed the role of Chairman of the Governing Board of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), succeeding Thomas Jordan. He also took charge as the Head of SNB's Department I in Zurich, Switzerland.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Schlegel had previously served as the Vice Chairman of the Governing Board and led SNB's Department II since 2022. He joined the SNB in 2003 and was an Alternate Member of the Governing Board from 2018 to 2022.
  • - During its meeting on 26 June 2024, the Federal Council appointed Martin Schlegel as the new Chairman of the SNB's Governing Board, effective from 1 October 2024.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Antoine Martin was appointed Vice-President of the Governing Board and Head of Department II in Bern. Petra Tschudin was named the new member of the Governing Board and head of Department III in Zurich.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who has been appointed recently as the Chairman of the Swiss National Bank's Governing Board?

Correct Answer: Martin Schlegel

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Swiss National Bank

  • Chairman: Martin Schlegel
  • Headquarters: Bern and Zürich