Sir Kier Storm has appointed the first female chief of female for British secret information.
Belize Metroley, the current head of the MI6 technology and innovation, is propagated to his 18th boss and the first woman to play the role, while Britain is facing the growing threats of foreign opponents.
The MI6 head is usually referred to as C and is the only public member of the organization. Ms. Metroley, the veteran of the organization and its internal counterpart MI5, was donated to CMG last year for British foreign policy.
He is the successor of Sir Richard Moore who leaves the autumn after four years of responsibility.
“I am proud and proud to be asked to guide my services,” he said.
“I am looking forward to continuing this work with the courageous officers and MI6 representatives and many of our international partners,” he said.
“The historical appointment of Blaise Metreweli comes as our intelligence service has never been more vital,” said Kier.
“The United Kingdom is facing threats on an unprecedented scale – whether invaders who send their spy ships to our waters or hackers whose advanced cyber conspiracies seek disruption to our public services,” he said.
“I would like to thank Richard Moore for his dedicated services, and I know that Belize continues to provide the highest leadership to defend the province and keep our people safe – the basis of my plan to change.”
The Foreign Minister David Lami, who Ms. Metreweli will report to, said he plays the role “at the time of global instability and emerging security threats, where technology is power and our opponents work closer together.” “Belize will ensure that Britain can address these challenges to maintain British security at home and abroad,” he said.
Ms. Metroley is the general manager of technology and innovation at the MI6, a role in which it is known as Q. He has held other senior roles throughout the organization and MI5.
Ms. Metreweli is a job intelligence officer who joined the secret intelligence service in 1999, shortly after graduating from Pambock College, Cambridge. Most of his work in operational roles in the Middle East and Europe has been spent.
“I am very happy about this historic appointment of my colleague,” said Sir Richard Moore, the head of the output.
“Belize is a very successful intelligence officer and leader and one of our most important technology scholars. I am excited to welcome her as the first female MI6 chief.”
