Mette Stab-Johansen has taken up the post of deputy commander of the Operational Support Command (Operativ Støttekommando) in Denmark and has simultaneously been promoted to commodore. She is thereby the first woman in Denmark to hold this rank.
Stab-Johansen previously served as head of the Operations Division at the Danish Maritime Command (Søværnskommandoen). Since beginning her military career in 1995, she has served in various roles including ship commander, staff member, and several leadership positions within the Danish Maritime Command.
As deputy commander, she will be responsible for the continued development of the command's activities and for supporting the operational efforts of the Danish Defence.
"I look forward to becoming part of the Operational Support Command and, together with skilled colleagues, strengthening operational support to the defence forces. We face major and important tasks, and I look forward to contributing my experience and helping to further develop the command," says Mette Stab-Johansen in a press release.
The head of the Operativ Støttekommando, Christian Lippert, welcomes the new deputy commander.
"Mette has a strong operational background and broad leadership experience. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a high level of professionalism and the ability to deliver results in complex operational environments. I look forward to her becoming part of the leadership of the Operational Support Command and to our collaboration," he says in the press release.
Mette Stab-Johansen took up the position on 3 August.