UNCOVERED: 2 - The Untold Story

MI6 has appointed its first female leader. What took it so long?

From politics to business, the determination to exclude women is purely emotional – a fact that remains as unspoken as it is obvious, writes Zoe Williams

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025

What makes the new female head of MI6’s in-tray so dangerous

ANALYSIS: Blaise Metreweli takes over at a dangerous time when Britain’s allies are among its biggest problems, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2025

Quick Facts About Blaise Metreweli: Age, Career, Family, and Appointment as MI6 First Female Chief

Blaise Metreweli, 47, becomes MI6's first woman chief, bringing 26 years of intelligence expertise to tackle global threats.

International Business Times UK · Jun 16, 2025

MI6 gadget master becomes first female chief

Blaise Metreweli is succeeding Sir Richard Moore, who leaves this autumn after four years in charge

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2025

First female chief to take reins of secret service MI6

Blaise Metreweli, a career intelligence officer, will replace Sir Richard Moore.

Evening Standard · Jun 15, 2025

Blaise Metreweli named as first woman to lead UK intelligence service MI6

Metreweli, 47, has held series of director-level roles in foreign intelligence service and in domestic agency MI5

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2025