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Historic premiere: Blaise Metreweli becomes the first female head of MI6!
Blaise Metreweli will become the first woman to head MI6, taking over from Richard Moore in autumn 2025. Historic appointment!
Historic premiere: Blaise Metreweli becomes the first female head of MI6!
A historic moment for the British secret service: Blaise Metreweli, the first woman to take over the leadership of MI6, the British foreign intelligence service, this fall. Metreweli, who began her career at MI6 in 1999, is currently Director General of Technology and Innovation and has spent much of her career in various roles across the Middle East and Europe. She takes over the leadership from Richard Moore, who previously led the service. Prime Minister Keir Starmer sees the appointment as a step in the right direction, especially in view of the current threat situation, which poses major challenges for the intelligence services, as Radiowuppertal reports.
Metreweli expressed that she is honored to lead this prestigious service. Her role is particularly significant as she is not only the first woman to hold this position, but is also a historic appointment, as before Metreweli there were only fictional female characters in this role, such as Judy Dench as “M” in the James Bond films. Foreign Secretary David Lammy highlights the importance of the MI6 chief's role in times of global instability, highlighting the challenges that lie ahead.
A look at Blaise Metreweli
The new head of MI6 has already been awarded the CMG in 2024 for her services to British foreign policy. She received this award in the King's Birthday Honors, which also honored other individuals such as Greg Jackson and Professor Rajesh Thakker who have excelled in their respective fields. Jackson, CEO of Octopus Energy, and Thakker, a renowned medical doctor, show that British society has many talents that contribute to the further development of its industries. Metreweli has established himself as a capable leader with an emphasis on innovative approaches to advance the country's security strategies, as Pembroke College reports.
In an age where security and information are more intertwined than ever, MI6 plays a central role. Metreweli’s appointment not only brings a breath of fresh air, but also the opportunity to establish new perspectives in intelligence work. Their international experience is seen as an advantage in overcoming current challenges more effectively, especially in an environment in which threats have become more diverse and complex Spiegel.
The appointment of Blaise Metreweli not only marks progress in gender equality in senior positions, but also represents a strategic step for MI6 to meet the growing demands of the times. The next few months will show how she will overcome this challenge. The exciting time at MI6 has just begun!