| Kris Vietze | |
| Birth Name: | Kristiane Eickstädt |
| Occupation: | Businesswoman, consultant, auditor, politician |
| Children: | 2 |
| Spouse: | Oliver Vietze |
| Term Start: | 4 December 2023 |
| Office: | Member of the National Council |
| Residence: | Frauenfeld, Switzerland |
| Constituency: | Canton of Thurgau |
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Kristiane Vietze colloquially Kris Vietze (pronounced as /de/; née Eickstädt;[1] born 27 May 1968) is a Swiss businesswoman and politician who currently serves as a member of the National Council for the The Liberals since 2023. She previously served on the Grand Council of Thurgau since 2012.[2]
Vietze and her husband are controlling shareholders of Baumer Group, a sensor technology company, headquartered in Frauenfeld. She is also serves on a variety of nonprofit boards.
Vietze was born Kristiane Eickstädt on 27 May 1968, to Rolf E. Eickstädt, a former pilot and instructor of Swissair, and Jutta Eickstädt, a former kindergarten teacher. Her parents where originally from Germany. Vietze studied economics at the University of Zurich and completed a PhD at ETH Zurich. Additionally she completed a federal diploma as auditor.[3]
Since 2012, Vietze served on the Grand Council of Thurgau. She was elected into National Council during the 2023 Swiss federal election and assumed office on 4 December 2023.