The Swiss Federal Council appointed Christoph Ammann as president of the Swiss National Bank’s Bank Council from May 1, 2027, for the remainder of the 2024-2028 term. He will succeed Barbara Janom Steiner, who will step down at the end of April 2027 after reaching the statutory maximum term of office. Ammann has served on the Bank Council since 2019 and is currently its vice president. The Federal Council also elected Marc Mächler to the council in Janom Steiner’s place and appointed him vice president for the remainder of the term. The 11-member Bank Council oversees the SNB’s conduct of business, including compliance with legislation, regulations and directives.
2026-09-02Swiss National Bank
Swiss Federal Council appoints Christoph Ammann to lead the Swiss National Bank Bank Council from May 2027, names Marc Mächler vice president
The Swiss Federal Council appointed Christoph Ammann to lead the Swiss National Bank’s Bank Council from May 1, 2027, succeeding Barbara Janom Steiner. Marc Mächler was elected to the council and appointed vice president for the remainder of the 2024-2028 term.