Vitalie Stoian

Vitalie Stoian (born 10 June 1970) is a Moldovan brigadier general who served as the Chief of the General Staff of the Moldovan National Army from 2011 to 2013.

Early life and education Stoian was born in Chișinău in 1970.

On 18 November 2011, Stoian was appointed Chief of the General Staff, succeeding Brigadier General Iurie Dominic. In May 2013, Stoian and Major General Gregory Lusk, Adjutant General of the North Carolina National Guard, signed an agreement establishing unit-to-unit partnerships between the National Army and the North Carolina National Guard as part of the State Partnership Program. Stoian concluded his term on 7 August 2013 and was succeeded by Igor Gorgan. The official handover ceremony took place on 6 September.

From 2013 to 2016, Stoian served as the Military Representative of Moldova to NATO and the European Union Military Committee in Brussels.

Personal life He speaks Romanian, Russian, German and English. He is married and has two children.

Awards and honors Order of Allegiance to the Fatherland, 3rd Class (2006) Medal "For Bravery" (2008) Medal for Military Merit (2000)