Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, PVSM, AVSM, NM (born 15 May 1964) is a serving four star flag officer of the Indian Navy.

He joined Sainik School, Rewa in July 1973 where he was classmates with Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi.

He has also attended the Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island in the United States when he was awarded the Robert E. Bateman International Prize.

He also served as the executive officer of the Delhi-class Guided missile destroyer INS Mumbai (D62).

[11] On 1 June 2021, he assumed the charge of Chief of Personnel succeeding Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh.

[12] After about 2 years as COP, he was appointed Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Naval Command.

[14] On 19 April 2024, the Government of India appointed Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi as the next Chief of the Naval Staff.