General Leif Michael Claesson (born 1 March 1965) is a Swedish Army officer. He currently serves as the Chief of Defence since 1 October 2024. Prior to that, Claesson served as the Chief of Policy and Plans Department in the Defence Staff (2018–2020), as Chief of Joint Operations (2020–2022), and as Chief of the Defence Staff (2023–2024). Early life. Claesson was born on 1 March 1965 in Jönköping and grew up in Bankeryd, where he lived until he commenced his military service in 1984. Career.
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General Leif Michael Claesson (born 1 March 1965) is a Swedish Army officer. He currently serves as the Chief of Defence since 1 October 2024. Prior to that, Claesson served as the Chief of Policy and Plans Department in the Defence Staff (2018–2020), as Chief of Joint Operations (2020–2022), and as Chief of the Defence Staff (2023–2024). Early life. Claesson was born on 1 March 1965 in Jönköping and grew up in Bankeryd, where he lived until he commenced his military service in 1984. Career.
