Guy Parmelin is a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council, representing the Swiss People's Party. He was born on November 3, 1959, in Bursins, Switzerland. Parmelin has held various positions in the Swiss government, including serving as the head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research. In 2021, he served as the President of Switzerland, a role that rotates annually among the members of the Federal Council. Parmelin is known for his focus on economic issues and has been involved in discussions regarding Swiss agriculture and trade policy.