Blaise Metreweli Age, Wiki and Bio

Blaise Metreweli

Quick Info

ProfessionCivil Servant
NationalityBritish
Date of BirthXX/XX/1976
AgeUnknown
BirthplaceLondon, UK

Bio/Wiki

Full NameBlaise Florence Metreweli
Known ForBeing the first female chief in the history of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 7" (170 cm)
Eye ColorLavender Gray
Hair ColorLight Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityPembroke College, Cambridge
DegreeA degree in Anthropology

Personal Life

ReligionChristianity
HometownLondon, UK

Career

OverviewBlaise Metreweli has dedicated more than two decades to British intelligence, starting her career in MI6 as an intelligence officer in 1999. She focuses on the crucial field of counter-proliferation and has significant experience in operational roles across the Middle East and Europe.
Notable Positions
  • Director-level positions under the pseudonym 'Director K' in MI5.
  • UK's ambassador to China from 2015 to 2020, where she faced criticism over her approach to human rights issues with Beijing.
  • Appointed Director General ‘Q’ for Technology and Innovation at MI6 in 2023, overseeing AI and cyber capabilities.
Recent Achievements
  • Honored as a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 2024 for her contributions to British foreign policy.
  • Scheduled to become the chief of MI6, succeeding Sir Richard Moore in 2025.
Public StatementsUK's Prime Minister Keir Starmer highlighted her appointment amidst rising global instability and security challenges.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Blaise Metreweli has Georgian ancestry, and her last name is a German rendition of the family name Metreveli.
Aspiring to be a spy since childhood, her journey began at Pembroke College, where she notably was part of the women's rowing team that won the Boat Race.
Initially applied to be a British diplomat but was recruited by MI6 during the selection process.