The government of the United Kingdom announced this Sunday that its intelligence service, the MI6, will be led by her so far director of technology and innovation, Blaise Metreweliwho becomes the 18th chief of the agency and The first woman In leading her.
“Feeling proud and honest That I was asked to focus my service. The MI6 plays a fundamental role, along with the MI5 (interior) and the GCHQ (communication), in the protection of the safety of the British people and the promotion of the interests of the United Kingdom abroad, “he has
Expressed Metreweli in a statement.
“I hope to continue work with the brave officers and agents of the MI6 and our many international partners,” he added.
The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has described the promotion as “Historical” Before an international situation in which the country ‘is confronted with threats for an unprecedented scale, or aggressors who spy their ships to our computer waters or pirates whose refined
Cybernetic suddenly try to disturb our public services, and ensures that Blaise will guarantee that the United Kingdom can make these challenges for Maintain the safety of the United Kingdom, both inside and outside the borders. “
In turn, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, David Lammy, He has yielded similar concerns and has given his vote: “Blaise will guarantee that the United Kingdom can take on these challenges to maintain the safety of the United Kingdom both inside and outside boundaries.”
Blaise Metreweli is Managing Director of Technology and Innovation from the Mi6. He previously held management positions in the Internal Intelligence Service, the MI5.
It is one Career Intelligence Agent Included in the service as a Case agent in 1999 and performed various functions in the service. The majority of his career has passed Operational positions in the Middle East and Europe. He studied Anthropology at Pembroke College in Cambridge.
