The MI5 have appointed a Glaswegian as their new Director General.
The Home Secretary announced earlier today that Ken McCallum has succeeded Sir Andrew Parker, who has been Director General since 2013 and retires in April.
Ken grew up in Glasgow and studied Mathematics at Glasgow University, and has almost 25 years experience with the organisation.
In 2012, Ken took charge of all counter terrorism investigations and risk management in the run-up to, and during, the London Olympics.
While in April of 2017 he was appointed Deputy Director General of MI5, with responsibility for all of MI5's operational and investigative work.
Speaking about his appointment, he said: "MI5's purpose is hugely motivating. Our people - with our partners - strive to keep the country safe, and they always want to go the extra mile.
"Having devoted my working life to that team effort, it is a huge privilege now to be asked to lead it as Director General".
