Director of the Central Intelligence Agency

Director of the Central Intelligence Agency

The post of DCI was established in 1946 by President Harry S. Truman. The order of succession determines which official shall act and perform the functions and duties of the director in the event he or she dies, resigns, or otherwise becomes unable to perform their duties. As of January 2021, there are six living former directors of Central Intelligence Agency.

About Director of the Central Intelligence Agency in brief

Summary Director of the Central Intelligence AgencySince February 2017, the DCIA has been a member of the Cabinet of the United States. The post of DCI was established in 1946 by President Harry S. Truman. The order of succession determines which official shall act and perform the functions and duties of the director in the event he or she dies, resigns, or otherwise becomes unable to perform their duties. As of January 2021, there are six living former directors of Central Intelligence Agency, the oldest being Leon Panetta.

Porter Goss served 2005–2006, born November 26, 1938. Michael Hayden served 2006–2009, born March 17, 1945. David Petraeus served 2011–2013, born June 28, 1938 David Brennan served 2013–2017, born September 22, 1955 Mike Pompeo served 2017–2018, born December 30,