Hartmut Renk

Generalmajor Hartmut Renk is a German military officer who served as the Deputy Commander of the NATO Command for Ukraine Support. His career has been marred by controversy following reports of a sexist remark made during a NATO team meeting, leading to his removal from his position and potential early retirement. Renk has held various leadership roles in the Bundeswehr since starting his military career in 1983, including key positions in Kosovo and Afghanistan, and was instrumental in establishing the NATO Support and Assistance Command for Ukraine.