NATO announces nomination of Admiral Pierre Vandier, French Navy, as Supreme Allied Commander Transformation

Admiral Pierre Vandier is currently serving as the Vice Chief of Defence. Admiral Vandier will succeed General Philippe Lavigne, French Air and Space Force, at a change of command ceremony at the Headquarters of Supreme Allied Command Transformation in Norfolk, Virginia in September 2024.

On behalf of all Allied governments, the North Atlantic Council expressed deep and lasting gratitude for the distinguished service rendered by General Lavigne as the Supreme Allied Commander Transformation.