Adolf Ogi | |
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 Official portrait, 2000 | |
| Special Adviser to the UN Secretary-General on Sport for Development and Peace | |
| In office 28 February 2001 – April 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Willi Lemke |
| President of Switzerland | |
| In office 1 January 2000 – 31 December 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Ruth Dreifuss |
| Succeeded by | Moritz Leuenberger |
| In office 1 January 1993 – 31 December 1993 | |
| Preceded by | René Felber |
| Succeeded by | Otto Stich |
| Member of the Swiss Federal Council | |
| In office 1 January 1988 – 31 December 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Leon Schlumpf |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Schmid |
| Vice President of Switzerland | |
| In office 1 January 1999 – 31 December 1999 | |
| President | Ruth Dreifuss |
| Preceded by | Ruth Dreifuss |
| Succeeded by | Moritz Leuenberger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Adolf Ogi (1942-07-18)18 July 1942 (age 83) Kandersteg, Switzerland |
| Political party | Swiss People's Party |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Awards | European University(Honorary Doctorate) |
| Signature |  |
| Website | Official website Parliament website |
Adolf Ogi (Swiss Standard German:[ˈaːdɔlfˈoːɡi]; born 18 July 1942) is a Swiss politician who most recently served as Special Advisor to theUN SecretaryGeneral on Sport for Development and Peace from 2001 to 2008. He previously served as member of theFederal Council (Switzerland) for theSwiss People's Party from 1987 to 2000.[1][2] He held thePresidency of the Swiss Confederation twice in 1993 and 2000.
Between 1979 and 1987, Ogi represented theCanton of Bern in theNational Council (Switzerland).[3] He was among the rare examples of politicians in the Swiss parliament not having received a traditionaltertiary education.[4] Ogi is also known for his significant achievements in theSwiss Olympic Association serving as its president from 2001 to 2008. After leaving federal office he has been an advocate forpeace building on a global scale.
Ogi was born 18 July 1942 inKandersteg, Switzerland in theBernese Alps, a son of Adolf Ogi, Sr., aforester,mountain guide, skiing teacher and part-time municipal president, and Anna Ogi (née Wenger).
After completion his primary education in Kandersteg, Ogi attended theÉcole du Commerce inLa Neuveville from 1958 to 1961 followed by an educational stay in the United Kingdom.[5]
During his time in office, he was in charge of the following departments:
He wasPresident of the Confederation twice in 1993 and 2000.[8]
From 2001 to 2008, Ogi was aSpecial Adviser on Sport for Development and Peace to theUnited Nations Secretary-General.[9]
Ogi is today an ambassador forPeace and Sport, aMonaco-based international organization, committed to serving peace in the world through sport.[10][11]
Ogi was awarded an honorary doctorate by theEuropean University.[12]
Ogi released a biography entitledDölf Ogi: Statesman and Sportsman.[13][14]
Ogi received the GoldOlympic Order in the year 2000.[15]
In 1972, Ogi married Katharina "Katrin" Marti, a daughter of Hans Marti and Greti Marti (née Messer), innkeepers inFraubrunnen. They had two children; a son and a daughter;
Ogi resides inGeneva, Switzerland.
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| Preceded by | Member of the Swiss Federal Council 1988 – 2000 | Succeeded by |
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| 1900–1924 | ||
| 1925–1949 | ||
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| 1975–1999 | ||
| 2000–present | ||
