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03/10/2014
Alex Younger Appointed Chief Of The Secret Intelligence Service
Alex Younger has been appointed as the next Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), the Foreign Secretary has announced.
He been appointed as successor to Sir John Sawers as Chief of the SIS. Alex will take up his appointment next month.
Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond said: "I am pleased to announce that Alex Younger has been appointed as the next Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service. The work of SIS is world-class, and its operation vital to the safety and security of the United Kingdom. Alex brings a wealth of relevant experience including his work in Afghanistan and helping keep the country safe during the London 2012 Olympics. I’d also like to thank Sir John Sawers for his strong leadership, and personal commitment to a modernising agenda. I wish him well for the future."
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He been appointed as successor to Sir John Sawers as Chief of the SIS. Alex will take up his appointment next month.
Foreign Secretary, Philip Hammond said: "I am pleased to announce that Alex Younger has been appointed as the next Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service. The work of SIS is world-class, and its operation vital to the safety and security of the United Kingdom. Alex brings a wealth of relevant experience including his work in Afghanistan and helping keep the country safe during the London 2012 Olympics. I’d also like to thank Sir John Sawers for his strong leadership, and personal commitment to a modernising agenda. I wish him well for the future."
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