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Kris Vietze

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Kris Vietze
Member of the National Council (Switzerland)
Assumed office
4 December 2023
ConstituencyCanton of Thurgau
Personal details
Born
Kristiane Eickstädt
SpouseOliver Vietze
Children2
Residence(s)Frauenfeld, Switzerland
OccupationBusinesswoman, consultant, auditor, politician
WebsiteOfficial 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 (Switzerland) for the 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[edit]

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[edit]

Since 2012, Vietze served on the Grand Council of Thurgau. She was elected into National Council (Switzerland) during the 2023 Swiss federal election and assumed office on 4 December 2023.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "lic. rer. pol. Kristiane Vietze-Eickstädt". Moneyhouse (in German). Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  2. ^ "Ratsmitglied ansehen". www.parlament.ch. Retrieved 2024-06-25.
  3. ^ "Kris Vietze". www.krisnachbern.ch. Retrieved 2024-06-25.