Benjamin Giezendanner
Swiss businessman and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Benjamin Giezendanner (German pronunciation: [bɛnjaˈmiːn ˈɡiːzəndaˌnɛr]; born 22 April 1982) is a Swiss businessman and politician who currently serves as a member of the National Council (Switzerland) for the Swiss People's Party (SVP) since 2019.[1] He previously served on the Grand Council of Aargau being elected as the youngest member only aged 18 in 2001.[2][3] In the 2023 Swiss federal election he was a candidate for Council of States (Switzerland), but lost election against Marianne Binder-Keller.[4][5][6] Giezendanner is the youngest son of former National Councillor Ulrich Giezendanner (b. 1953) and brother of incumbent Grand Councillor Stefan Giezendanner (b. 1978).
Quick Facts Member of the National Council (Switzerland), Constituency ...
Benjamin Giezendanner | |
---|---|
Member of the National Council (Switzerland) | |
Assumed office 2 December 2019 | |
Constituency | Canton of Aargau |
Member of the Grand Council of Aargau | |
In office 8 May 2001 – 5 November 2019 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Benjamin Giezendanner (1982-04-22) 22 April 1982 (age 42) Langenthal, Bern, Switzerland |
Political party | Swiss People's Party |
Spouse |
Jasmine Litschi
(m. 2013) |
Relations | Stefan Giezendanner (brother) |
Children | 3 |
Parent | Ulrich Giezendanner |
Residence(s) | Rothrist, Switzerland |
Alma mater | University of St. Gallen (Licentiate I) |
Profession | Businessman, politician |
Website | Official website Parliament website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Switzerland |
Branch/service | Swiss Armed Forces |
Years of service | 2001 - present |
Rank | Captain |
Close