Hellenic Navy
Chris Chatzis has extensive work experience within the military sector. Chris started their career in 1998, serving in various roles within the Hellenic Navy until 2021. From 2018 to 2020, they held the position of Head Of Military Personnel Career Department. In 2020, they transitioned to the NATO Standardization Office as a Staff Officer, a role they held until 2023. Currently, they serve as the Deputy Director of Financial Management at the Hellenic General Staff within the Hellenic Navy.
Chris Chatzis holds a Master's degree in Health Services Management and Economic Evaluation from the National School of Public Health, which they obtained from 2015 to 2017. Chris also has a Bachelor's degree in Development Economics and International Development from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, which they completed from 1994 to 1998. In addition, Chris Chatzis attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Economic Studies from Corp's Officers School during the same period. Chris also possesses additional certifications in PRINCE2® Foundation Certification in Project Management from AXELOS Global Best Practice and Skillful Negotiations from the Hellenic Institute of Negotiations.
Hellenic Navy
The Hellenic Navy (HN; Greek: Πολεμικό Ναυτικό, Polemikó Naftikó meaning "War Navy", abbreviated ΠΝ) is the naval force of Greece, part of the Hellenic Armed Forces. The modern Greek navy has its roots in the naval forces of various Aegean Islands, which fought in the Greek War of Independence. During the periods of monarchy (1833–1924 and 1936–1973) it was known as the Royal Hellenic Navy (Βασιλικόν Ναυτικόν, Vasilikón Naftikón, abbreviated ΒΝ). The total displacement of the fleet is approximately 150,000 tons and it is the 22nd largest Navy in the world[2] by total number of vessels. The HN also operates a number of naval aviation units. The motto of the Hellenic Navy is "Μέγα τὸ τῆς θαλάσσης κράτος" from Thucydides' account of Pericles' oration on the eve of the Peloponnesian War.[3][4] This has been translated as "The rule of the sea is a great matter".[1] The Hellenic Navy's emblem consists of an anchor in front of a crossed Christian cross and trident, with the cross symbolizing Greek Orthodoxy, and the trident symbolizing Poseidon, the god of the sea in Greek mythology. Pericles' words are written across the top of the emblem. "The Navy, as it represents a necessary weapon for Greece, should only be created for war and aim to victory." — Greek Government (1866)