Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAn exterior view of the MI6 Secret Intelligence Services building in London (Chris Young/PA)Blaise Metreweli has been appointed as the new head of Britain's Secret Intelligence Service, MI6, making her the first woman to hold the position. Metreweli, currently the head of technology and innovation at MI6, will succeed Sir Richard Moore, who is leaving after four years in charge. Sir Keir Starmer highlighted the historic nature of Metreweli's appointment, emphasising the vital role of intelligence services in the face of unprecedented threats. Metreweli expressed her pride and honour in leading MI6, acknowledging its crucial role in safeguarding the British people and promoting UK interests overseas. David Lammy, the Foreign Secretary, noted that Metreweli is taking on the role during a time of global instability and emerging security threats, where technology plays a key role. In fullBlaise Metreweli appointed as first female head of MI6Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

Blaise Metreweli (pictured) has been appointed as the next head of the Secret Intelligence Service, replacing Sir Richard Moore in the autumn.

Blaise Metreweli, 47 anni, fa parte dell’intelligence dal 1999

Blaise Metreweli joined the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in 1999 and will become its 18th chief.

Career intelligence officer Blaise Metreweli chosen as next MI6 chief, an appointment the UK prime minister called historic.

Metreweli, 47, has held series of director-level roles in foreign intelligence service and in domestic agency MI5

Blaise Metreweli is succeeding Sir Richard Moore, who leaves this autumn after four years in charge

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Das gab es bisher nur in den James-Bond-Filmen: eine Frau an der Spitze des britischen Geheimdienstes MI6. Im Herbst wird es Realität, denn Blaise Metreweli wird den Chefposten…

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Blaise Metreweli ha estado al frente del departamento de Tecnología de la institución y trabajó en el MI5, el espionaje centrado en la seguridad interior

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I interviewed Blaise Metreweli in 2021. It was clear then that she would go all the way

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