Directorate

The two framework nations of the CCOE, Germany and The Netherlands, provide the personnel in the command function of the agency. Their posts are not nationally flagged in a fixed way but rotate within the two nations in a three year cycles.

The Director of the CCOE

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Since January 22th, 2026, the post of the Director (DIR) has been manned by the Dutch Colonel Jorn Segers.

The Deputy Director of the CCOE / Chief of Staff

Since September 25, 2025, German Colonel (GS) Thorsten Schwiering has held the post of Deputy Director (DDIR) and Chief of Staff.