Walter Frey
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ConstituencyCanton of Zurich
BornWalter Frey
30 July 1943
30 July 1943
Zurich, Switzerland
Spouse
Barbara Curti
(m. 1987)Children3
Walter Frey | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, c. 1990s | |
| Member of the National Council (Switzerland) | |
| In office 30 November 1987 – 25 November 2001 | |
| Constituency | Canton of Zurich |
| President of the Swiss People's Party group | |
| In office 1999 – 2001 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Walter Frey 30 July 1943 Zurich, Switzerland |
| Spouse |
Barbara Curti
(m. 1987) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | London School of Economics |
| Occupation | Businessman, politician |
| Website | Parliament website |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Switzerland |
| Branch/service |  Swiss Armed Forces |
| Years of service | 1961–1998 |
| Rank |  Captain |
Walter Frey (German pronunciation: [fʁaɪ]; Fry; born 30 July 1943) is a Swiss businessman and politician who most notably served on the National Council for the Swiss People's Party between 1987 and 2001, between 1999 and 2001, concurrently serving as President of the Swiss People's Party group.[1]
In 1969, Frey took over the management of Emil Frey Group, an automotive importer and dealership, which he would turn into a leading company in Europe. Frey is among the wealthiest Swiss with an estimated net worth of $3.9 billion, estimated by Forbes as of July 2025.[2] He is also the president of ZSC Lions.[3]