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

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

Cambridge graduate won role ahead of rival who critics dubbed ‘Beijing Barbara’

Blaise Metreweli takes over at a dangerous time when Britain’s allies are among its biggest problems, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

From politics to business, the determination to exclude women is purely emotional – a fact that remains as unspoken as it is obvious, writes Zoe Williams

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