Michael Morell
| The Honorable Michael Morell | |
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| Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Acting | |
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In office November 9, 2012 – March 8, 2013 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | David Petraeus |
| Succeeded by | John Brennan |
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In office July 1, 2011 – September 6, 2011 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Leon Panetta |
| Succeeded by | David Petraeus |
| Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency | |
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In office May 6, 2010 – August 9, 2013 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Stephen Kappes |
| Succeeded by | Avril Haines |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Michael Joseph Morell September 4, 1958 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, U.S. |
| Alma mater |
University of Akron Georgetown University |
Michael Joseph Morell (born September 4, 1958) was the deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency and served as acting director twice in 2011 and from 2012 to 2013. Morell retired from his post on August 9, 2013, to devote more time to his family and to pursue other professional opportunities.
Early life and education
Morell is a native of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. He went to Saint Joseph's School in Cuyahoga Falls. His formal education includes a B.A. in economics from the University of Akron and an M.A. in economics from Georgetown University.[1] He joined the CIA in 1980. He was chief of the CIA's division on Asia, Pacific and Latin America.[2]
Career
Most of Morell's work in the agency was devoted to Asian projects.[1] He also managed the staff that produced the Presidential Daily Briefings for President George W. Bush. Morell was Bush’s briefer during the September 11, 2001, attacks, and has been quoted as saying, "I would bet every dollar I have that it’s al Qaeda." Later, Morell was a trusted asset to President Barack H. Obama in the Osama bin Laden raid on May 2, 2011.[1][2] Before his 2010 nomination as deputy director, he served as director for intelligence, a position he had held since 2008. He served as the CIA's first associate deputy director from 2006 to 2008.
In May 2010, Morell was sworn in as the deputy director of the CIA, succeeding Stephen Kappes.[3] From July 1, 2011, to September 6, 2011, he served his first stint as acting director of the Central Intelligence Agency, replacing Leon Panetta who was named as secretary of defense.[4] On November 9, 2012, Morell once again became acting director after the resignation of David Petraeus, following a sex scandal.[5] President Obama chose John Brennan as Director; he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate by 63 to 34 vote on March 5, 2013.[6]
Morell announced his retirement from the CIA on June 12, 2013.[7] In November, 2013, he joined Beacon Global Strategies as a Senior Counselor.[8]
In January, 2014, Morell joined CBS News as a contributor in intelligence and national security.[9]
In May 2015, Morell's book entitled "The Great War of Our Time - The CIA's Fight Against Terrorism--From al Qa'ida to ISIS" was released. The book was touted as "...an assessment of CIA's counter-terrorism successes and failures of the past twenty years..." and one that "... illuminates new, growing threats from terrorist groups that, if unaddressed, could leave the country vulnerable to attacks that would dwarf 9/11 in magnitude".[10]
References
- 1 2 3 Dyer, Bob (2006-08-17). "Here's the dossier on new No. 3 guy at the CIA: Cuyahoga Falls native, UA grad says spy agency wasn't part of original career plan.". Akron Beacon Journal. Ohio.
- 1 2 "Biography for Michael Morell". Silobreaker. 2006-07-24. Retrieved 2007-07-21.
- ↑ "CIA deputy director steps down". CNN. April 14, 2010. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
- ↑ "Leadership". Central Intelligence Agency. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
- ↑ "CIA director David Petraeus resigns over extramarital affair". CNN. November 9, 2012. Retrieved 2012-11-09.
- ↑ Finn, Peter; Blake, Aaron (7 March 2013). "John Brennan confirmed as CIA director, but filibuster brings scrutiny of drone program". Washington Post.
- ↑ "Reports: CIA Deputy Director Michael Morell Retires". NPR. June 12, 2013. Retrieved June 12, 2013.
- ↑ Michael Morell-Senior Counselor-Beacon Global Strategies LLC
- ↑ "Reports: Michael Morell Joins CBS News". Politico. January 14, 2014. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
- ↑ "The Great War of Our Time". Hachette Book Group. Grand Central Publishing. Retrieved 22 November 2015.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Michael Morell. |
- Profile at the CIA
- Michael Morell collected news and commentary at The Washington Post
- Who is Michael Morell?
| Government offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Stephen Kappes |
Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency 2010–2013 |
Succeeded by Avril Haines |
| Preceded by Leon Panetta |
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Acting 2011 |
Succeeded by David Petraeus |
| Preceded by David Petraeus |
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Acting 2012–2013 |
Succeeded by John Brennan |
