Sir Kir Stamor First woman appointed Head of Britain’s secret intelligence service, Mi6,
The current head of technology and innovation in Mi6 is being promoted to Metrewelli Its 18th chief And the first woman to organize this role because the UK is facing increasing threats from foreign opponents.
The head of Mi6 is usually known as C And is the only publicly nominated member of the organization. Ms. Metrewelli, an experienced and its domestic counterpart of the organization Mi5Last year, a CMG was awarded for services for British foreign policy.
She is succeeding sir Richard MooreWhich leaves this autumn after four years in charge.
“I’m proud and asked to lead my service. Mi6 plays an important role – with Mi5 and GCOQ – In keeping the British people safe and promoting Britain’s interests abroad, he said.
He said: “I am eager to continue the work that is working with the brave officers and agents of the Mi6 and many of our international partners.”
Announcing his appointment, Sir Kir said: “The historical appointment of Blaise Metaveli comes at one time when our intelligence services have never been more important.
“The United Kingdom is facing an unprecedented -scale threats – whether he is aggressive, who sends its detective ships to our water or hackers, whose refined cyber plots want to disrupt our public services.
“I would like to thank Sir Richard Moore for his dedicated service, and I know that the Blaise will continue to provide excellent leadership necessary to protect our county and keep our people safe – the foundation of my plan for change.”
foreign Secretary David LemyJoe Ms. Metriveli would report, stated that she plays “a role in the time of global instability and emerging safety threats, where there is technology power and our opponents are working together at any time”. “Blaise will ensure that the UK can deal with these challenges so that Britain can be safe and safe at home and abroad,” he said.
MS Metereweli Mi6 is the Director General of Technology and Innovation, a role in which he is known as Q. He has played other senior roles in the organization and MI5.
Ms. Metriveli is a career intelligence officer who joined the Secret Intelligence Service in 1999, which was soon after graduating from Pambroque College, Cambridge. Most of his career is spent in operating roles Middle East And Europe,
The outgoing head Sir Richard Moore said: “I am absolutely happy with this historical appointment of my colleague.
“Blaise is a highly skilled intelligence officer and leader, and one of our most important thinkers on technology. I am excited to welcome her as the first female head of Mi6.”