Directors
A list of some of the key people who have lead our organisation, shaping our history, both past and present
Our Directors
GCHQ has been led by a total of 17 people during our first 100 years.
 May 2023 - Current |  April 2017 - May 2023 |  Robert Hannigan November 2014 - April 2017 |
 Sir Iain Lobban July 2008 - October 2014 |  Sir David Pepper April 2003 - June 2008 |  August 1998 - March 2003 |
 January - July 1998 |  Sir David Omand July 1996 - December 1997 |  July 1989 - June 1996 |
 October 1983 - June 1989 |  July 1978 - September 1983 |  Sir Arthur Bonsall November 1973 - June 1978 |
 Sir Leonard Hooper January 1965 - October 1973 |  June 1960 - December 1964 |  April 1952 - May 1960 |
 February 1942 - March 1952 |  November 1919 - February 1942 |