CHARALAMPOS POLYMILIS
Korydallos
Summary
Strategic HR leader with extensive experience in human resources management, workforce planning, and multinational operations within the Hellenic Navy, NATO, and EU defense frameworks. Proven expertise in HR strategy development, talent management, succession planning, and skills development. Adept at data-driven decision-making, KPI analysis, and policy implementation. Strong ability to mentor and guide HR professionals, foster cross-functional collaboration, and drive cost-effective HR solutions across global teams. Demonstrated success in capacity planning, organizational transformation, and optimizing human capital in complex operational environments. Recognized for high-level business acumen, strategic thinking, and assertiveness in aligning HR initiatives with corporate goals. Experienced in leading global HR projects, ensuring compliance with employment regulations, and fostering an inclusive, motivated workforce.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Capability Experts Group Member
European Defence Agency (EDA)
10.2023 - Current
- Contributing to multinational projects under PESCO, focusing on common EU Defense and workforce development
- Collaborating with EU member states and Defense leaders to align skills development with defense priorities
- Leading discussions on Defense compliance, retention policies, and strategic defense transformation
Section Head, Defense Planning Process Section
Hellenic Navy
08.2023 - Current
- Leading strategic force restructuring, ensuring optimal resource allocation and future-ready defense strategies
- Driving Defense initiatives related to capabilities optimization, skill development, and succession planning
- Providing data analysis and capacity building recommendations to senior leadership for defense policy refinement
- Coordinating HR strategies with global defense and security frameworks, ensuring workforce alignment with operational needs
Deputy Branch Head
NATO Joint Force Command Naples
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed HR data analysis, KPI tracking, and reporting to inform senior leadership on workforce trends
- Developed and executed HR roadmaps, aligning multinational personnel strategies with NATO operational objectives
- Led initiatives on employee allocation, motivation, and job description development, fostering a high-performance culture
- Acted as an HR consultant for workforce planning, training, and HR policy standardization
Section Head, Balkans Lead Office
NATO Joint Force Command Naples
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Led and co-ordinate strategic operational planning within NATO’s Western Balkan operations
- Facilitated multinational collaboration, ensuring operational best practices across diverse cultural contexts
- Led HR compliance efforts, ensuring workforce policies aligned with NATO’s operational and legal frameworks
Manpower Branch Head
Hellenic Navy General Staff
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Designed and implemented HR policies for recruitment, retention, and talent management
- Conducted HR analytics and forecasting, ensuring data-driven decisions in personnel allocation
- Aligned workforce capabilities with organizational transformation and operational demands
Personnel Director
Hellenic Fleet Command
04.2010 - 08.2012
- Led HR programs, including operational development, resilience, performance management, and workforce optimization
- Developed HR succession planning frameworks, ensuring sustainable leadership pipelines
- Built and maintained trust-based relationships across military HR networks, enhancing HR collaboration
Education
Master of Arts - Politics, Language, and Intercultural Communication
Ionian University
Corfu02-2022
Master of Arts - International Relations & Security
University of Macedonia
Thessaloniki, Greece02-2020
Master of Arts - Manpower Systems Analysis
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, California03-2010
Skills
- HR Strategy & Workforce Planning
- Talent & Succession Management
- Capacity Planning & Skills Development
- HR Analytics
- KPIs
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Leadership Development
- Organizational Efficiency
- Multinational & Intercultural HR Collaboration
- Employee Retention
Additional Information
Expertise in HR consulting, project management, and leadership mentoring., Skilled in HR data analytics, KPI tracking, and compliance monitoring., Experienced in building multinational HR networks and developing cost-effective workforce strategies.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Professional Working
Certification
PRINCE2 PROJECT MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE
Timeline
Capability Experts Group Member
European Defence Agency (EDA)
10.2023 - Current
Section Head, Defense Planning Process Section
Hellenic Navy
08.2023 - Current
Deputy Branch Head
NATO Joint Force Command Naples
04.2022 - 08.2023
Section Head, Balkans Lead Office
NATO Joint Force Command Naples
08.2020 - 06.2022
Manpower Branch Head
Hellenic Navy General Staff
06.2019 - 08.2020
Personnel Director
Hellenic Fleet Command
04.2010 - 08.2012
Master of Arts - Politics, Language, and Intercultural Communication
Ionian University
Master of Arts - International Relations & Security
University of Macedonia
Master of Arts - Manpower Systems Analysis
Naval Postgraduate School
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