Urs Lehmann

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Urs Lehmann
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Born (1969-04-01) April 1, 1969 (age 54)
NationalitySwiss
EducationPhD in Economics from the University of Zurich in 2008, Postgraduate studies at INSEAD, Fontainebleau (France) in 2005, Master’s in Economics from the University of St. Gallen in 2001
Known forWorld Champion in alpine skiing, President of the Swiss Ski Federation, CEO of the Similisan Group and candidat for the FIS Presidency
PartnerConny Kissling
Website https://www.urs-lehmann.ch/

Urs Lehmann (born 1 April 1969 in Rudolfstetten) is a former world champion in alpine skiing, president of the Swiss Ski Federation, CEO of the Similisan Group and candidate for the FIS presidency. [1]

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For 10 years Urs Lehmann competed in the alpine World Cup, was member of the Swiss national team and won Downhill gold at the World Championship 1993 in Morioka. He was Junior World Champion Downhill in 1987. As Eurosport Co-commentator, Salomon Race Director from 1997 – 2002 and as a member of the board of the Laureus Sports for Good Foundation Switzerland. [2]

He has a PhD in economics from the University of Zurich and is fluent in German, English, French, Italian and Spanish. [3]

Urs Lehmann is married to Conny Kissling (former Swiss freestyle skier and world champion in combined 1986). They have a daughter. [2]

Ski Racing career

Medal record
World Championships
Men's Alpine skiing
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1993 Morioka-Shizukuishi Downhill
Men's Junior Alpine skiing
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1987 Hemsedal Downhill

Post Ski Racing career

Business

He started as CEO of Similasan in January 2009. [5] Previously, he was a management consultant with Abegglen Management Partners (2002–2005), and from 2005 to 2008 CFO at VIA MAT Gruppe. [3]

Sports

Academic

He studied for his degree at University of Zurich from 1997 to 1999, his Masters at the University of St. Gallen from 1999 to 2001 and his PhD from University of Zurich from 2004 - 2009. [3]

Family

He married Conny Kissling, former Swiss freestyle skier and world champion in combined, on 1 June 2002. [8] Their daughter is a ski racer at FIS Level.

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References

  1. ↑ "Applicants for FIS President and FIS Council Announced". www.fis-ski.com. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  2. 1 2 "Person". www.urs-lehmann.ch. Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "LinkedIn Profile of Urs lehmann". LinkedIn. 18 May 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 FIS (18 May 2021). "FIS results for Urs lehmann". International Ski Federation . Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  5. ↑ Similasan (18 May 2021). "Similasan history page". Similasan. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
  6. ↑ Ski, Swiss. "Swiss-Ski portiert Urs Lehmann für die FIS-Präsidentschaft". Swiss-Ski (in German). Retrieved 2021-05-18.
  7. ↑ Laureus (30 January 2010). "Mention of Urs Lehmann Appointment". Laureus. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
  8. ↑ News.ch (30 January 2010). "Marriage of Urs Lehmann and Conny Kissling". News.ch. Retrieved 30 January 2010.
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