Blaise Metreweli übernimmt den Posten im Herbst. Eine MI6-Chefin gab es bisher nur in James-Bond-Filmen.

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

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