Blaise Metreweli has previously described Russia and China as threats to the UK The UK has named Blaise Metreweli as the next head of the Secret Intelligence Service, commonly known as MI6, marking the first time a woman will lead the agency since its establishment in 1909. Metreweli, 47, is set to take the spy agency’s helm in October, succeeding Richard Moore, who has served as its chief since 2020. Metreweli joined MI6 in 1999 and has held various operational roles in the Middle East and