Kristiane Vietze is a Member of the Swiss National Council for Thurgau, co-owner of the Baumer Group, and President of the Thurgau Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK Thurgau). In Bern, Eastern Switzerland, and the Thurgau region, she is regarded as a strong advocate for freedom and self-determination. A trained economist and certified public accountant, she is actively involved in numerous social and voluntary initiatives. She is married and the mother of two adult children.