Jacques Pitteloud (French pronunciation: [ʒak pitəlu]; born 12 November 1962) is a Swiss diplomat and former head of the Swiss Intelligence Service (FIS). He served as the Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States from 2019 to 2024.[1][2][3] He has previously served as Ambassador to Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, Somalia and the Seychelles from 2010 to 2015.[4]
Jacques Pitteloud | |
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 Official portrait, 2019 | |
| Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States | |
| In office 16 September 2019 – 20 September 2024 | |
| President | Ueli Maurer |
| Preceded by | Martin Dahinden |
| Succeeded by | Ralf Heckner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jacques Pitteloud 12 November 1962 Sierre, Switzerland |
| Spouse | Angélique Gakoko |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | University of Zurich |
| Occupation | Diplomat, intelligence officer, foreign service officer |
| Website | FDFA website |
Early life and education
editPitteloud was born 12 November 1962 in Sierre, Switzerland, to Jean-Jacques Pitteloud and Anne-Lise Pitteloud (née Galletti). His paternal grandfather, Cyrille Pitteloud, was a member of the Grand Council of Valais from 1917 to 1928.[5][6] He studied Law at the University of Zurich where he completed a Master's degree as well as a Doctorate in 1989. He also pursued post-graduate studies in security policy at the University of Geneva.[7][8]
Personal life
editPitteloud is married to Rwandan-born Angélique Pitteloud (née Gakoko), who belongs to the Tutsi ethnic group, whom he met during the Rwandan genocide in 1994, when he was assigned there.[9][10] They have one daughter.[11]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "The Swiss Ambassador". www.eda.admin.ch. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ https://global.virginia.edu/events/conversation-jacques-pitteloud-ambassador-switzerland-us
- ^ "Ambassador Jacques Pitteloud: On Trust - Business, Finance & Entrepreneurship - News | American Swiss Foundation". www.americanswiss.org. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ Klopp, Charlotte (2024-01-17). "May 23, 2023: WACC Private Dinner with H.E. Jacques Pitteloud, Ambassador of Switzerland to the United States". World Affairs Council of Charlotte. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ "Family tree of Cyrille PITTELOUD". Geneanet. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ "L'ambassadeur Pitteloud n'a pas agi en solo - Le Temps" (in French). 2017-03-10. ISSN 1423-3967. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ "H.E. Jacques Pitteloud | The Economic Club of Washington DC". www.economicclub.org. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ "GCSP ITC-LISC Alumni: Where are they now? No. 3: Ambassador Jacques Pitteloud | GCSP". www.gcsp.ch. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ Webmaster, AAFSW (2023-02-05). "A Salute to the Long Swiss and American Special Relationship". Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ "SVP stört sich an Frau von Super-Spion". 20 Minuten (in German). 2010-06-26. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
- ^ "The Elegant Swiss Diplomatic Couple". www.diplomaticourier.com. Retrieved 2024-01-22.