
Stella Rimington: Pioneering the Path of Transparency in Espionage
Published on: Aug. 4, 2025, 11:54 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Stella Rimington, the first woman to become director general of Britain's MI5, passed away at 90. She was known for increasing transparency at MI5 and inspired fictional characters in popular culture. During her tenure, she emphasized diversity and played a key role in counter-terrorism efforts.