Jean-Jacques de Dardel, born in 1954, is a senior Swiss civil servant with a rich background in International Diplomatic Affairs, Academia and Statesmanship.

In 1993, he became Deputy Head of the Swiss Embassy in Canberra, Australia and Chargé d'Affaires in Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.

He launched various economic exploration missions across Australia and developed the Embassy's public relations and cultural activities.

Subsequently, he became the Head of the Center for International Security Policy at the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) in Bern (2001-2004).

He was the National Coordinator for the Stability Pact for South East Europe and conflict resolution negotiator in two crisis regions.