Overview

• Metreweli studied anthropology at Cambridge and joined MI6 in 1999, serving in operational roles across the Middle East and Europe before leading its technology division known as “Q.”
• Her appointment marks the first time a woman will head the Secret Intelligence Service under the code name “C.”
• Prime Minister Keir Starmer said her appointment represents a landmark in British intelligence’s adaptation to modern security challenges.
• Foreign Secretary David Lammy described Metreweli as the ideal candidate to strengthen Britain’s global intelligence posture.
• Metreweli has identified safeguarding government secrets, economic interests and sensitive technologies as her top priorities once in office.