Ueli Forster | |
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Born | Ulrich Niklaus Willi Forster October 20, 1939 |
Alma mater | University of St. Gallen (Licentiate) |
Occupation | Businessman |
Years active | 1963 - present |
Known for | President and Chairman of Forster Rohner AG, formerly member of the Banking Council at Swiss National Bank and president of Economiesuisse |
Political party | The Liberals |
Spouse | Erika Vannini |
Children | 4 |
Ulrich Niklaus Willi Forster known as Ueli Forster[1] (born 20 October 1939) is a Swiss businessman, textile manufacturer and majority owner of Forster Rohner AG,[2] the worldwide leader of embroidery manufacturing, founded in 1904.[3] He was a member of the Banking Council of the Swiss National Bank from 2002 to 2007[4] as well as the president of Economiesuisse from 2001 to 2006.[5][6]