Current Affairs - Persons - Discussion

Blaise Metreweli has been appointed as the first female chief of MI6, the United Kingdom’s foreign intelligence agency, marking a historic milestone since the agency’s founding in 1909. Announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the G7 Summit in Canada on June 15, 2025, her appointment reflects a progressive shift in the leadership of British intelligence services. Metreweli brings over 25 years of experience in cyber operations and intelligence, having served as MI6’s Director of Technology and Innovation. Her leadership is expected to bolster the agency’s response to modern challenges such as cyber threats, disinformation campaigns, and geopolitical tensions.