The Federal Chancellery
Federal Chancellor Viktor Rossi
Viktor Rossi has been head of the Federal Chancellery since 2024. The Federal Chancellor supports and advises the government.
Vice Chancellor Rachel Salzmann
On 1 July 2024, Rachel Salzmann took on the role of Vice Chancellor.
Vice Chancellor / Federal Council Spokesperson Nicole Lamon
On 1 August 2025, Nicole Lamon took on the role of Vice Chancellor and Federal Council Spokesperson.
Management team
The management team of the Federal Chancellery is composed of the Federal Chancellor, the two vice chancellors, the head of the Resources Sector and the head of the Digital Transformation and ICT Steering (DTI) Sector
Organisation of the Federal Chancellery
Legal basis
The Federal Chancellery acts on the basis of the Government and Administration Organisation Act, among other regulations.
History of the Federal Chancellery
The Federal Council’s staff office is the oldest institution among the federal authorities - 45 years older than the federal state of Switzerland itself.
Working at the Federal Chancellery
Working for the Swiss government – at the heart of Swiss politics