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Former Director General MI5

Dame Stella Rimington DCB was formerly Director General of the Security Service (MI5). In her controversial autobiography, ‘Open Secret’, she recites entertaining stories of disguises and spying, and stamping documents with the word ‘Secret’ to tempt Russian agents. While with MI5, she led on counter-espionage and work against terrorism. A policy of greater openness was pursued so that the Service’s responsibilities were clearer to the public.

“Impressive exemplar of fortitude and success”

[expand title=”In detail”] Dame Stella worked in all the main fields of the Security Service’s responsibilities – counter-subversion, counter-espionage and counter-terrorism – becoming successively Director of all three branches. She was appointed Director General of MI5 in 1992, the first woman to take the post and the first Director General to be publicly named. Dame Stella received a DCB, Dame Commander of Bath, in 1995. She was a non-executive director of Marks and Spencer Plc from 1997-2004 and of BG Group from 1997 until May 2005. She was also an Associate Director of CPS, where she provided executive coaching and mentoring.[/expand]

[expand title=”What she offers you”]Exploring the relationship between leadership and management, she unveils strategies that you can successfully apply to the ever-changing work environment. Her proven capability of gathering intelligence, while balancing risk and security, provides tremendous business analogies for you to draw on.
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[expand title=”How she presents”]Her sharp mind and great sense of humour ensure that serious points are brought to you in an absorbing way. Her straightforward approach and friendly manner are combined with an informed and intelligent view. She tailors her speech and is happy to take questions.[/expand]

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Topics

Leadership in a World of Constant Change

Managing Complex Organisations

The Evolving Role of Women at Work

Security in the 21st Century

Publications

2011
Rip Tide

2009
Present Danger

2008
Dead Line

2007
Illegal Action

2006
Secret Asset

2004
At Risk

2001
Open Secret: the autobiography of the former Director-General of MI5

1994
Intelligence, Security and the Law

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