Christian Imark

Christian Josia Maria Dieter Imark commonly known as Christian Imark is a Swiss businessman and politician. He currently serves on the National Council for the Swiss People's Party since 2015. In 2001, Imark was elected as the youngest member into the Cantonal Council of Solothurn at age 19. He started serving in 2015 when he was elected into National Council. He also served as the youngest president of the Cantonal Council in its history in 2012.

Early life and education

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 completed a Certificate of Advanced Studies at Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Communications.

Career

In 2008, Imark returned to his former job under Von Roll Holding and took a position in quality management of the wire production department. He held the position of Global Customer Manager in this company until 2016. Imark is also the owner and managing director of his own company called Airboxx GmbH in 2013, which is a group primarily active in event management. Since 2015, he is also the president of the Solothurn chapter of the Swiss Road Transportation Association.