Ammann Tapped to Lead SNB Bank Council

Switzerland's government has made a change to the leadership of the Swiss National Bank's Bank Council. Christoph Ammann, a politician from the Social Democrats party, was appointed as the next president of the council on September 2, 2026. This move will bring about a change in the leadership of the institution.

Ammann previously held roles as economy minister for the canton of Bern and mayor and cantonal lawmaker. His experience brings a new perspective to the Bank Council, which oversees the Swiss National Bank.