Ueli Maurer is a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council, representing the Swiss People's Party. He has served in various roles, including as the head of the Federal Department of Finance and the Federal Department of Defence. Maurer has been influential in shaping Switzerland's financial policies and military strategies. Born on December 1, 1950, in Wetzikon, Switzerland, Maurer has a background in agriculture and has been active in politics since the 1990s. He became a member of the Federal Council in 2009 and has held multiple leadership positions within the Swiss government, contributing to national governance and policy-making.