| 145th | Top state leaders in 1961 |
| 42nd | Top state leaders in 1960 |
| 3rd | Top Presidents of the Swiss Confederation |
Max Petitpierre (February 26, 1899 - March 25, 1994) was a Swiss politician, jurist and member of the Swiss Federal Council, heading the Political Department (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) (1944-1961).
He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on December 14, 1944 and handed over office on June 30, 1961. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.
During his time in office he held the Political Department (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and was President of the Confederation three times in 1950, 1955 and 1960.
He died a peaceful death at the age of 95.
| Preceded by Marcel Pilet-Golaz |
Member of the Swiss Federal
Council 1944–1961 |
Succeeded by Hans Schaffner |
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