Christian Dussey
Christian Dussey has been the Director of the Federal Intelligence Service (NDB) since 2022, tasked with transforming the agency from a traditional hierarchical structure to a modern leadership organization. His leadership has faced challenges, including employee dissatisfaction and increased turnover rates, as well as criticism from cantonal police commanders regarding the agency's focus. Recently, Dussey announced his resignation, which adds to the upheaval within the Swiss defense sector following the announcement of other high-profile departures.
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Christian Dussey, Bavaud's predecessor, had previously described the staff as 'tired' and the system as 'at its limit'.
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Switzerland· 2026-02-26
Christian Dussey restructured the Swiss intelligence service during heightened geopolitical tensions.
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Christian Dussey is the former NDB director who was asked to address the concerns of the cantons.
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Christian Dussey was the former director of the Nachrichtendienst before Serge Bavaud.
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Christian Dussey is stepping down earlier than planned after serving as the head of the intelligence service.
Serge Bavaud ersetzt Christian DusseySwitzerland· 2025-09-12Christian Dussey was the previous director of the Federal Intelligence Service before Serge Bavaud.
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Christian Dussey is the Director of the Federal Intelligence Service who also announced his resignation after receiving poor ratings.
Skandale auf Kosten der SicherheitSwitzerland· 2025-07-15
Christian Dussey's successor as Director of the Intelligence Service is to be determined after the summer.
Warum das Interesse klein istSwitzerland· 2025-07-12
Christian Dussey is the current head of the intelligence service who has announced his resignation.
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Christian Dussey has received poor evaluations from the employees of the NDB, indicating a lack of trust and a negative work environment.
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Christian Dussey also submitted his resignation in January.
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Germany· 2025-03-07
Christian Dussey resigned from his position as director of the NDB after failing to reform the service.
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Christian Dussey is the head of the Swiss Federal Intelligence Service (NDB) who is leaving his position amid significant challenges in intelligence operations.
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Christian Dussey, the director of the Federal Intelligence Service, is also facing calls to resign.
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Christian Dussey is the Chief of the Intelligence Service who is also stepping down amid the crisis.
Bundesrätin Keller-Sutter wollte den Armeechef im Herbst absetzenSwitzerland· 2025-03-02
Christian Dussey is the Chief of the Intelligence Service who is also expected to leave.
Über die Probleme im VBS und die NeutralitätSwitzerland· 2025-02-28
Christian Dussey is the Chief of the Intelligence Service whose resignation was also leaked prior to the official communication.
Viola Amherds Wut - die Leaks sind nur ein SymptomSwitzerland· 2025-02-27
Christian Dussey is the head of the intelligence service who also resigned recently.
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Christian Dussey is the Director of the Federal Intelligence Service who also announced his resignation.
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Christian Dussey is the Director of the NDB who is also resigning.
Süssli und seine Vorgänger in BildernSwitzerland· 2025-02-26
Christian Dussey is leaving his position as the director of the Swiss intelligence service after a tumultuous tenure.
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Rücktritte als Höhepunkt einer FührungskriseSwitzerland· 2025-02-26
Christian Dussey, the director of the NDB, has also resigned amid the ongoing crisis.
Thierry Burkart fordert VBS-Untersuchung und verdächtigt die MitteSwitzerland· 2025-02-25Christian Dussey, the head of the Federal Intelligence Service, has also announced his departure.
Armeechef Süssli und NDB-Chef Dussey haben gekündigtSwitzerland· 2025-02-25