Swedish Major General Lena Persson Herlitz has been appointed by NATO as deputy intelligence chief, one of the alliance's highest military positions. She will assume the role this summer at NATO headquarters in Brussels.
The Swedish Armed Forces recently announced that Major General Lena Persson Herlitz has been appointed as NATO's deputy intelligence chief. This position is considered one of the alliance's most senior military roles.
Persson Herlitz, a prominent Swedish officer, will be based at NATO headquarters in Brussels. She will take up her new duties this summer 2025, according to the press release from the Armed Forces.
In a statement in the press release, Persson Herlitz expressed pride in the appointment: “It is a testament that as an ally we are doing good work within NATO and that our competence is in demand”.
The appointment highlights Sweden's growing role and expertise within NATO, where Swedish officers are increasingly taking on leading positions in the international defense structure.