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MI6 Prepares for Historic Leadership Change: First Female Chief

3/17/2025

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Sir Richard Moore, the head of MI6, is set to retire this year, paving the way for the agency's first female chief. The search for his successor, referred to as "C," kicks off on Tuesday, with key government departments invited to propose candidates in this pivotal internal selection process.

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Sir Richard Moore, the head of MI6, is set to retire this year, paving the way for the agency's first female chief. The search for his successor, referred to as "C," kicks off on Tuesday, with key government departments invited to propose candidates in this pivotal internal selection process.