The United Kingdom has named Blaise Metreweli as the new chief of the MI6 Secret Intelligence Service, marking the first time a woman has been appointed to lead the storied British spy agency. Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the historic appointment on Sunday, saying it comes at a critical ti»»»

A self-described "geek" whose appointment comes as the intelligence world faces new challenges from cyber attacks and AI, Blaise Metreweli will be the first woman to head Britain's MI6 spy service. The head of MI6 is the only publicly named member of the organisation and reports directly to th»»»

Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Sunday Blaise Metreweli as the first woman to lead the U.K.'s MI6 intelligence agency, citing an era of "unprecedented" security threats. The MI6 Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) achieved global fame through Ian Fleming's fictional agent James Bond. Metreweli »»»

LONDON, June 16, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Blaise Metreweli, the first woman to head Britain's MI6 spy service, is a self-confessed "geek" whose appointment comes as the intelligence world faces growing challenges from cyber plots and AI. While actress Judi Dench has played the head of the MI6 Secret Intell»»»

MI6 will be led by a female spy chief for the first time in its 116-year-old history. Blaise Metreweli has been appointed as the next head of the Secret Intelligence Service, replacing Sir Richard Moore in the autumn. For decades, the 47-year-old has held some of the top roles in MI6, MI5 and the F»»»

Blaise Metreweli, a Cambridge graduate who has worked in the intelligence service since 1999, will become the organisation's 18th leader. ADVERTISEMENTThe UK’s MI6 spy agency has appointed its first female chief in its 116-year history, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced on Sunday. B»»»

Britain on Sunday named Blaise Metreweli, a career intelligence officer, as the first female head of the Secret Intelligence Service, the foreign spy service known as MI6. Metreweli, 47, who is currently MI6's head of technology, known as "Q", joined the Secret Intelligence Service in 1999, and has»»»

Britain on Sunday (Jun 15) named Blaise Metreweli, a career intelligence officer, as the first female head of the Secret Intelligence Service, the foreign spy service known as MI6. Metreweli, 47, who is currently MI6's head of technology, known as "Q", joined the Secret Intelligence Service in 1999»»»

Blaise Metreweli becomes Britain’s top spook as the country faces “threats on an unprecedented scale,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer says. AI generated Text-to-speech Kananaskis, ALBERTA — The U.K. has appointed its first-ever female leader for Britain’s MI6 spy agency — and no, Judi Dench didn’»»»

Blaise Metreweli has been appointed as the new Chief of MI6, making history as the first woman to lead the UK's foreign intelligence agency. Succeeding Sir Richard Moore, she will oversee MI6's operations amidst growing global instability and cyber threats. Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasized th»»»

Blaise Metreweli is currently MI6’s head of technology She has served in Europe and the Middle East LONDON, June 16 — Britain on Sunday named Blaise Metreweli, a career intelligence officer, as the first female head of the Secret Intelligence Service, the foreign spy service known as MI6. Metreweli»»»

LONDON: The UK government has appointed Blaise Metreweli as the first-ever woman to head its MI6 spy service as the country faces “threats on an unprecedented scale,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday. The MI6 Secret Intelligence Service (SIS) achieved global fame through Ian Fleming’»»»