Thierry Burkhard | |
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.jpg) General Burkhard in 2024 | |
| Chief of the Defence Staff | |
| Assumed office 22 July 2021 | |
| Preceded by | François Lecointre |
| Chief of Staff of the French Army | |
| In office 31 July 2019 – 21 July 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Jean-Pierre Bosser |
| Succeeded by | Pierre Schill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 July 1964 Delle, France |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | France |
| Branch/service | French Army |
| Years of service | 1989–present |
| Rank | Army General |
| Commands | CEMAT, CEMA |
Thierry Burkhard (born 30 July 1964) is a French Army general who has served as Chief of the Defence Staff since 22 July 2021.[1] He previously served as Inspector of the French Army (2018–2019) and Chief of Staff of the French Army (2019–2021).
As an officer, Burkhard was deployed overseas a number of times. He served in the 2nd Foreign Parachute Regiment (2e REP) and held command of the 13th Demi-Brigade of the Foreign Legion (13e DBLE) in Djibouti.