Sir Alex Younger
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Sir Alex Younger has been mentioned in one podcast episode on 3 Takeaways (Jul 2024). Former MI6 Chief interviewed about modern intelligence, hybrid warfare, alliances, and Russia/China strategy—especially Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
Sir Alexander William Younger was a British intelligence officer who served as the Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) from 2014 to 2020. In April 2019, the government extended his contract to maintain stability through the Brexit negotiations, making him the longest-serving MI6 chief in 50 years.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2024 on 3 Takeaways |
| Role | Former Chief of the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) |
| Affiliation | Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), United Kingdom |
Which podcasts has Sir Alex Younger appeared on?
Lynn Tomlin brought up Sir Alex Younger; the most recent mention was Jul 2024 on 3 Takeaways.
- #83 Former MI6 Chief Sir Alex Younger: Putin's Miscalculations Invading Ukraine on 3 Takeaways (Jul 2024) — Lynn Tomlin
What is Sir Alex Younger mentioned alongside?
Sir Alex Younger is most often mentioned alongside Lynn Tomlin and MI6.
Worked with: Lynn Tomlin
Affiliated with: MI6