Martin Pfister

«Life in Zug oscillates between town and country, tradition and innovation. We have diversity that enriches! Most importantly, we have a healthy population and a well-functioning healthcare system. I am fully dedicated to this cause with all my heart and soul.»

About Martin Pfister

Martin Pfister was born in Zug in 1963, and was elected to the Zug Government Council in 2016, where he has headed the Department of Health ever since. He previously held the position of managing director for various associations. He studied history and German at the University of Freiburg i. Ue. and worked there as a research assistant in the Department of Contemporary History. Martin Pfister is married and has four grown-up children. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, jogging, or reading.

Director of the Department of Health
Government Councilor since February 2016
Deputy: Andreas Hostettler
Political party: Die Mitte Canton Zug
Date of birth: July 31, 1963
Place of residence: Allenwinden
Citizen of: Waldkirch SG
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Psychiatry Concordat of the Cantons of Uri, Schwyz and Zug, President
Central Switzerland Conference of Health Directors (ZGDK), Member
Board of the Conference of Health Directors (GDK), Member
HSM decision-making body, Member
Plenary Assembly of the GDK, Member
General Assembly of the SWISSLOS Intercantonal National Lottery, Member
Commission “Implementation KVG”, President
Cantosana AG, Member of the Board of Directors
Axsana AG (until May 2022), Member of the Board of Directors of the
Central Switzerland Government Conference, Member of the Board of Directors of the
Central Switzerland Drug Conference, President

OK Orchester Cham-Hünenberg: 125th Anniversary Concert, President

Die Mitte Canton Zug and Switzerland, Delegate
Die Mitte Canton Zug, Central Committee, Member
Gesellschaft zum Zytturm, Board Member

2001–2016: Managing director of associations
1993–2000: Research assistant at the Chair of Contemporary History at the University of Fribourg
1996: Study visit to the USA
1996: Degree from the University of Fribourg (history, German studies)
1984–1992: Professional experience
1984: Diploma, St. Michael Teacher Training College

2012–2016: President of CVP Canton Zug
2011–2016: President of the Education Commission
2009–2012: Leader of the CVP parliamentary group
2006–2016: Member of the Cantonal Council
2005–2012: President of CVP Baar