Blaise Metreweli Appointed as First Female Chief of MI6
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Blaise Metreweli appointed as first female MI6 Chief |
| Date of Announcement | June 15, 2025 |
| Announced by | British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during G7 summit in Canada |
| Current Role | Director of Technology and Innovation, MI6 |
| Age | 47 |
| Education | Anthropology degree from Cambridge University; women's rowing team member |
| Experience | 25 years in intelligence, specializing in cybersecurity and digital ops |
| Predecessor | Richard Moore (2020-2025) |
| Key Responsibilities | Lead foreign intelligence ops, counter cyber warfare, espionage, terrorism |
| Significance | First woman to head MI6 in its 116-year history |
| Selection Process | Internal process initiated in March 2025 |
| Assumes Office | Autumn 2025 |
| Modern Focus of MI6 | Cyber threats, AI surveillance, foreign influence operations |