William Burns

William Burns is the current Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), having taken office in March 2021. He is a seasoned diplomat and intelligence expert, with a career spanning over three decades in U.S. foreign service. Before leading the CIA, Burns served as Deputy National Security Advisor and U.S. Ambassador to Russia. He is known for his emphasis on modernizing intelligence operations and addressing global security challenges, including cyber threats and geopolitical tensions. His leadership focuses on enhancing national security through effective intelligence gathering and analysis.