Christian Imark
Christian Imark | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2019 | |
| Member of the National Council (Switzerland) | |
| Assumed office 30 November 2015 | |
| Constituency | Canton of Solothurn |
| Member of the Cantonal Council of Solothurn | |
| In office 2001–2015 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Christian Josia Maria Dieter Imark 29 January 1982 Breitenbach, Switzerland |
| Political party | Swiss People's Party |
| Spouse | Carmen Schmidhalter |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Fehren, Switzerland |
| Alma mater | Bern University of Applied Sciences |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
| Website | Official website (in German) |
Christian Josia Maria Dieter Imark[1] commonly known as Christian Imark (born 29 January 1982) is a Swiss businessman and politician. He currently serves on the National Council (Switzerland) for the Swiss People's Party since 2015.[2] In 2001, Imark was elected as the youngest member into the Cantonal Council of Solothurn, aged 19.[3] He served until 2015 when he was elected into National Council. He also served as the youngest president of the Cantonal Council in its history in 2012.[4][5]
Early life and education[edit]
Imark was born 29 January 1982 in Breitenbach, Switzerland. He completed an apprenticeship at Von Roll Holding and then studied Architecture with a major in management at Bern University of Applied Sciences in Burgdorf. In 2010 he additionally completed a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) at Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Communications.[6][7]
Career[edit]
In 2008, Imark returned to his former employer Von Roll Holding and took a position in quality management in the department of wire production. Until 2016 he held the position of Global Customer Manager in this company.[8] Since 2013, Imark is owner and managing director of Airboxx GmbH (Airboxx, LLC) which is primarily active in event management.[9] Since 2015 he is the president of the Solothurn chapter of the Swiss Road Transportation Association (ASTAG).[10]
References[edit]
- ^ "Christian Josia Maria Dieter Imark". Moneyhouse (in German). Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ "Ratsmitglied ansehen". www.parlament.ch. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ "Christian Imark (SVP) - "Ich mache einfach meine Politik"". Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF) (in German). 2019-09-13. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ Arx, Christian von (2011-12-07). "Kantonsratspräsident - Dieser ehemalige "Töfflibueb" ist neu der höchste Solothurner". Grenchner Tagblatt (in German). Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ "Kantonsrat Solothurn - SVPler Christian Imark wird Kantonsratspräsident". Solothurner Zeitung (in German). 2011-12-01. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ Arx, Christian von (2011-12-07). "Kantonsratspräsident - Dieser ehemalige "Töfflibueb" ist neu der höchste Solothurner". Grenchner Tagblatt (in German). Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ "Hauptseite - Christian Imark". www.christian-imark.ch. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ "Kantonsrat Solothurn - SVPler Christian Imark wird Kantonsratspräsident". Aargauer Zeitung (in German). 2011-12-01. Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ "Impressum | Airboxx GmbH" (in German). Retrieved 2023-06-27.
- ^ astag.ch. "ASTAG | Sektion Solothurn". www.so.astag.ch (in German). Retrieved 2023-06-27.