RADM GIEDRIUS PREMENECKAS
CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF OF LITHUANIAN ARMED FORCES AND VICE CHIEF OF DEFENCE
RADM Giedrius Premeneckas is a native of Klaipėda, Lithuania. Upon completion of Navy Officers School in Germany in 1997, his initial assignment was Missile-Gunnery Officer on board LNS Žemaitis (F11). RADM Premeneckas subsequent seagoing tours include service as the Executive Officer of LNS Sūduvis (M52) and Commanding Officer of LNS Kursis (M51). In 2014, RADM Premeneckas became the first Lithuanian Navy Officer to assume command of NATO MCM Standing Group - SNMCMG1.
His ashore assignments include service as Acting Chief of Staff and Commander of Lithuanian Navy Flotilla, DCOS OPS at the Lithuanian Navy Staff, Lithuanian Defence Attache to Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden, Chief of Lithuanian Navy Staff. Prior to his current assignment, he served in position of the Commander of Lithuanian Navy. On July 30, 2025, RADM (Premeneckas was assigned to the position of Chief of Defence Staff of the Lithuanian Armed Forces and Vice Chief of Defence.
Throughout his military career, RADM Premeneckas successfully completed National General Admiral Staff Course in Germany, earned Bachelor degree in Marine Engineering at Klaipeda University and Master of Political Science degree at Lithuanian Military Academy. His awards include the Knight's Cross of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas Order (5th degree order), NATO Meritorious Service Medal and various Lithuanian Armed Forces decorations and medals.
RADM Premeneckas is married and has three sons. His personal hobbies include extensive reading, woodworking and scuba diving.
