1981, studies in Law, Zurich, 1990, Doctorate, University of Zurich. Admitted to the Bar; 1987-98, self-employed lawyer and notary public; 1985, elected to District Court, Trin, Switzerland, presiding from 1991-97; 1994-98, Member, Graubünden Cantonal Parliament and several committees; 1998, elected to the cantonal government; 1999-2007, headed the Cantonal Finance and Communes Department, including 2001 and 2005, President, Graubünden Cantonal Council; 2007, Federal Councillor; 2008, Head, Federal Department of Justice and Police; November 2010, Head, Federal Department of Finance; December 2010, Vice-President, Federal Council for 2011; 2012, President of the Swiss Confederation and Head, Federal Department of Finance. Former Member, Bank Council, Swiss National Bank. Member, BDP Switzerland.