Marcel Dobler

Marcel René Dobler (/dɒblɛr/, DOUHBLER; born 29 August 1980) is a Swiss businessman and politician. He currently serves as member of the National Council (Switzerland) for The Liberals since 30 November 2015. Dobler is primarily known for founding Digitec Galaxus, Switzerland's largest online retailer. In 2018, Dobler acquired Franz Carl Weber, a retailer for children's toys. Dobler is among the richest Swiss politicians in the legislative estimated by Handelszeitung. Dobler was born 29 August 1980 in Männedorf, Switzerland. He initially completed an apprenticeship as Electronics technician and in parallel he completed his Professional Maturity. Between 2001 and 2003 he studied Information technology at the University of Applied Sciences Rapperswil, leaving without degree. He completed his Bachelor of Science between 2014 and 2015. In 2001, Dobler co-founded Digitec Galaxus, and led the company which had an annual turnover of 500 million Swiss Francs (2013) and 450 employees (sales 2014).