Valter Girardelli

Valter Girardelli
Born (1955-07-22) 22 July 1955
Rovereto, Italy
Allegiance  Italy
Service/branch Italian Navy
Years of service 1975–
Rank Admiral
Commands held Chief of Staff of the Italian Navy (2016–)
ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi (2000–2001)
ITS Scirocco F573 (1994–1995)
Awards

Vice Admiral Valter Girardelli (born Rovereto, 22 July 1955) is an Italian Naval officer, currently serving as Chief of the Italian Navy.[1]

He joined the navy in 1975 and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1978. He served aboard various ships as an Operations officer. He commanded the ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi from 2000 to 2002.[1]

In 2004 he was appointed to flag rank and held various posts ashore. He was promoted to Vice admiral in 2013 and appointed Deputy Secretary of Defence before becoming Chief of the Cabinet of the Minister of Defence in March 2015.[1]

On 22 June 2016 he was appointed Chief of the Italian Navy.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Chief of the Italian Navy". Italian Navy. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  2. "Cabinet appoints new intelligence chiefs". ANSA.it. April 29, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
Military offices
Preceded by
Giuseppe De Giorgi
Chief of the Italian Navy
2016–
Incumbent
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