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Pioneering MI5 Leader Stella Rimington Dies at 90

Stella Rimington, the first woman to lead MI5 and an inspiration for the character 'M' in James Bond, has died at age 90. She broke barriers in British intelligence, increased transparency, and authored spy novels after her career. Her leadership marked significant milestones for diversity and public engagement in intelligence services.

via The New York Times|

#british-intelligence #first-woman-leader #mi5

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Pioneering MI5 Leader Dame Stella Rimington Dies at 90

Dame Stella Rimington, the first female director general of MI5 and a trailblazer in intelligence leadership, has died at 90. She modernized MI5, promoted transparency, and was a model for the character M in James Bond films. Her career spanned key Cold War and post-Cold War periods, and she authored spy novels after retiring.

via BBC|

#diplomacy #female-leader #mi5