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Sir John Sawers

Sir John Sawers is a prominent British diplomat and former intelligence officer, best known for serving as the head of the UK’s Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) from 2009 to 2014. In this role, he oversaw Britain’s foreign intelligence operations, gathering information worldwide to protect national security. Prior to that, he held various diplomatic and government positions, including ambassador to the United Nations. Sawers is recognized for his expertise in international security, diplomacy, and intelligence, and continues to contribute to policy discussions on global security issues.