Peter Hess (Swiss politician)

Peter Hess (born 14 May 1948) is a Swiss politician and former President of the National Council (2000–01).[1]

Peter Hess
Personal details
Born (1948-05-14) 14 May 1948
Unterägeri, Switzerland
Political partyCVP

Hess was embroiled in controversy whilst serving as President of the National Council. A scandal arose when it was revealed that he was concurrently serving as director of several companies which had been accused of money laundering. Hess had garnered criticism for not disclosing his business dealings prior to serving as president. Hess was called to resign, but he refused.[2] Furthermore, Hess had resigned from the board of British-American Tobacco, which had been involved in cigarette smuggling in the 1990s.[3]

Hess is a lawyer and notary. He is married and has four children.

References
  1. "Ratsmitglied ansehen". Parlament.ch. 2016-01-25. Retrieved 2017-07-14.
  2. "Top politician to quit boards of overseas companies - SWI". Swissinfo.ch. 2001-05-14. Retrieved 2017-07-14.
  3. "Hess quits board of Liechtenstein company - SWI". Swissinfo.ch. 2001-05-15. Retrieved 2017-07-14.
Preceded by
Hanspeter Seiler		 President of the National Council
2000-2001		 Succeeded by
Liliane Maury Pasquier
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