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| His ExcellencyRalf Heckner | |
|---|---|
| Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 20 September 2024 | |
| President | Viola Amherd |
| Preceded by | Jacques Pitteloud |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ralf Heckner 1967 (age 56–57) Davos, Switzerland |
| Spouse | Dr. Ilaria Macconi |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Ralf Heckner (born 1967) is a Swiss diplomat who currently serves as Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States in Washington, D.C. since 2024, succeeding Jacques Pitteloud. He previously served as Ambassdor to India (2020–2024) and Kenya (2015–2020). Previously, Heckner held a variety of positions within the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.
References
- "Heckner, Ralf". dodis.ch.
- "The Swiss Ambassador". www.eda.admin.ch. Retrieved 2024-12-07.
- marcoboswiss (2024-09-20). "Welcome to our new Ambassador, Dr. Ralf Heckner". SWISS IMPACT USA. Retrieved 2024-12-07.