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 | Chief of the Defence Staff Chief of Staff of the French Army Inspector of the French Army Centre for Planning and Execution of Operations 13th Demi-Brigade of the Foreign Legion |
| Battles/wars | Gulf War (Opération Daguet) UNPROFOR (Bosnian War) First Ivorian Civil War (Opération Licorne) ISAF |
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] Prior to his appointment to the top post, Burkhard previously served as Chief of Staff of the French Army from 2019 to 2021 and as Inspector of the French Army from 2018 to 2019.
As an officer, Burkhard was deployed overseas in a variety of missions. 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.