Brigadier General Catherine Bourdès
The Director Academic Plans, Policy & Engagement
Supported by the Academic Plans, Policy & Engagement Division, she is responsible for the preparation of the long-term programme for all academic courses and activities, as well as for the development, evaluation and revision of the academic objectives and curricula for all courses, including the academic material, educational methods and Faculty training. Among these courses are the six-month Senior Course, several short Modular Short Courses and the Generals, Flag Officers and Ambassadors’ Course.
She oversees and coordinates preparations for the Conference of Commandants of National Defence Colleges and Institutes, the International Week in Kyiv (a one-week on-site course) and the Academic Advisory Board, as well as implementing follow-on actions stemming from them.
Finally, she acts as the Executive Secretary to the NATO Defense College’s Academic Advisory Board.
Brigadier General Catherine Bourdes, French Airforce
Collège de Défense de l'OTAN