Adolf Ogi

Adolf Ogi (born on July 18, 1942) is a Swiss politician.

He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on December 9, 1987 as member of the Swiss People's Party from the Canton of Berne. He handed over office on December 31, 2000.

During his office time he held the following departments:

• Federal Department of Transport, Communications and Energy (1988 - 1995)
• Federal Military Department (from 1996), later named Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (1998 - 2000)

He was President of the Confederation twice in 1993 and 2000.

Preceded by Leon Schlumpf

Member of the Swiss Federal Council 1987-2000

Succeeded by Samuel Schmid