Håkan Syrén

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General Håkan Syrén, Swedish Armed Forces
January 31, 1952
Place of birth	Växjö, Kronoberg County
Allegiance	Swedish Armed Forces
Years of service	1973 -
Rank	General
Commands held	CO Marine Amphibious Battalion, CO Coast Artillery Regiment, Head of Operations Planning Department - Swedish Armed Forces Headquarters, Secretary to the Defence Commission - Ministry of Defence, Chief Joint Military Intelligence and Security, Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces
Awards	Commandeur of Légion d'honneur

General Håkan Erik Gunnar Syrén (born January 31, 1952) is a General of the Swedish Amphibious Corps and the Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces since January 1, 2004. He is the first Supreme Commander to come from the Navy.

Syrén's military education has been carried out in part at the US Naval War College and the US Naval Postgraduate School. During the years 1999-2003, he was in charge of the Swedish Military Intelligence and Security Service, and as such rose to the rank of Lieutenant General. When appointed Supreme Commander he was also promoted to General. His appointment lasts until December 31, 2009.

Military offices
Preceded by General Johan Hederstedt	Supreme Commander of the Swedish Armed Forces	Succeeded by Still in office