Richard Dearlove (born January 23, 1945) is a former British intelligence officer who served as the head of MI6 (the Secret Intelligence Service) from 2004 to 2009. He had a long career in British intelligence before becoming the Director of the Secret Intelligence Service. During his tenure, he led the UK's primary foreign intelligence agency during a period of significant global security challenges. After retirement, he has remained active in public affairs and has contributed to discussions on British intelligence matters.
