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Konstantinos Tourkantonis
Commodore Konstantinos Tourkantonis is an experienced naval officer with over 35 years of service in the Hellenic Navy. Currently serving as the Deputy Director in the Armaments Directorate of the Hellenic Navy General Staff, he is responsible for the major procurement programs of the Navy. Previously he has served as the director of the submarine programs (new buildings and modernizations) of the Navy.
He has also served as Commander of the Hellenic Navy Submarines Command, focusing on operational excellence. He also served as a Staff Officer at NATO's SHAPE HQ. His career includes commanding the 209-class submarine TRITON S-112.
Academically, he holds an MBA in Financial Management from the Naval Postgraduate School and a Master’s in Strategic Security Studies, and has completed post-graduate studies in defence policy. He has received awards for his outstanding thesis and international academic excellence.