| Chief of Defence Staff | |
|---|---|
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Flag_of_the_Guyana_Defence_Force.svg) Flag of the Guyana Defence Force | |
&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Brig_Omar_Khan_2023_(cropped).jpg) Incumbent since 28 April 2023Brigadier Omar Khan | |
| Reports to | President of Guyana |
| Formation | May 1967 |
| First holder | Ronald Pope |
The Chief of Defence Staff is the professional head of the Guyana Defence Force. He is responsible for the administration and the operational control of the military of Guyana. The current Chief of Defence Staff is Brigadier Omar Khan.
The office was officially known as the 'Chief of Staff' until 2024 when the Defence (Amendment) Act 2024 was passed giving effect to the new name of the office.