Markus Rihs

Brigadier Markus Rihs is the Chief of Personnel of the Swiss Army, where he plays a pivotal role in addressing personnel matters and shaping recruitment strategies. He has recently been in the news for highlighting the increase in the percentage of women in the army, from 1.6% to 2.3%, and advocating for the introduction of a compulsory orientation day for young Swiss women to inform them about military and civil protection service opportunities.