Adrian Hasler | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Official portrait, 2013 | |
| Prime Minister of Liechtenstein | |
| In office 27 March 2013 – 25 March 2021 | |
| Monarchs | Hans-Adam II Alois (regent) |
| Deputy | Thomas Zwiefelhofer Daniel Risch |
| Preceded by | Klaus Tschütscher |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Risch |
| Member of the Landtag | |
| In office 11 February 2001 – March 2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 February 1964 Vaduz, Liechtenstein |
| Political party | Progressive Citizens' Party |
| Spouse |
Gudrun Elkuch (m. 2003) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Arthur Hasler Liselotte Kundinger |
| Alma mater | University of St. Gallen |
Adrian Hasler (born 11 February 1964) is a economist and politician from Liechtenstein who served as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 2013 to 2021.[1][2]
Born to Arthur and Liselotte Hasler, Adrian Hasler was raised in Vaduz, one of three sons.[3] He earned his Matura, the general qualification for university entrance, in 1984 at the Liechtenstein secondary school in Vaduz.[citation needed] Subsequently, he started studying business administration with an area of expertise in finance and accounting at the University of St. Gallen, where he graduated in 1991.[citation needed]
Hasler worked as head of controlling in the business division Thin Films of Balzers AG. From 1996 until 2004, he was head of Group Finance and deputy-director of the Verwaltungs- und Privat-Bank in Vaduz.[citation needed]
In 2001, he was elected to the Landtag of Liechtenstein as a member of the Progressive Citizens' Party.[3] In March 2004, he resigned to become the chief of the Liechtenstein National Police, replacing Martin Meyer.[citation needed]
Hasler was the thirteenth Prime Minister of Liechtenstein, from 27 March 2013 to 25 March 2021.[1] The 2013 Liechtenstein general election resulted in a win for the Progressive Citizens' Party, and Hasler was appointed Prime Minister.[4] He also occupied the roles of Minister of General Affairs and Finance.[1]
As Prime Minister he was not only head of government of Liechtenstein, but also Minister for General Government Affairs and Finance.[5]
Hasler married Gudrun Elkuch[3] (born 5 September 1973), a member of the Krisens Intervention Team in Liechtenstein, on 28 May 2003 and they have two children.[3][6]
