Education
Stitch studied at the University of Basel. In 1953 he became a certified commercial teacher; in 1955 he finished his doctorate in political science.
School trip from the Swiss Federal Council to FiBL (1994): Federal Councillor Otto Stich (centre) and FiBL Director Urs Niggli (rights). In the background: Federal Councillor Kaspar Villiger.
Open Doors Day 2009: Otto Stich opening the Year of the Soil.
Inauguration of the new FiBL laboratory premises in April 2007. Cantonal Councillor Roland Brogli and FiBL President Otto Stich opening the new laboratory premises.
Stitch studied at the University of Basel. In 1953 he became a certified commercial teacher; in 1955 he finished his doctorate in political science.
Teacher -1971; Chairman 1969-1971), Finance Committee 1971-1977, 1982-1983, Economics Affairs Committee 1978-1981, former. President Federation Council 1987, President, of Swiss Confederation January-December 1988. Chair, of Ministers, International Monetary Fund Group of 10.
Joined Swiss SDP 1947, Chairman Solothum cantonal party 1968-1972. Chairman Trade Union Group of Association of Staffs of Pvt. Transport Firms and Swiss Railwaymen's Association.
Manager Central Personnel Department, Co-op Switzerland 1971-1980, Deputy Director and Head of Personnel and Training Department 1980.
He is affiliated to the Social Democratic Party from 1983 to 1995.
Swiss Federal Council
1983 - 1995