Georg Amstutz is the new head of information in Ausserrhoden
Amstutz, 41, has been appointed the new Director of Information and Communication by the Cantonal Council of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Amstutz will succeed Erich Niederer on February 1, 2007.
41-year-old Amstutz has been elected as the new Head of Information and Communication by the Government Council of the Canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Amstutz will take over from Erich Niederer on February 1, 2007. Amstutz studied German and political science before working as a journalist for various radio stations and newspapers, according to the SDA. After working as a media spokesman for the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH), Amstutz set up the office of the National Ethics Committee.
