Jean-René Fournier
Jean-René Fournier is a Swiss politician. Notably, he was a member of the Council of States from 2007 to 2019, serving as the President of the Council from 2018 to 2019. Previously, he was a member of the Grand Council of Valais from 1985 to 1997 and a Councillor of State of Valais from 1997 to 2009. He was president of the cantonal executive from 2000 to 2001 and from 2004 to 2005.
Fournier was elected as the President of the Council of States for the 2018–2019 term with 44 out of 45 votes. He was the fourth Valais representative to be elected to the post.
Fournier did not run for re-election in 2019. He was succeeded by Marianne Maret.
