U.S. President Donald Trump stands with the new CIA Director Gina Haspel during her swearing-in ceremony at the headquarters of the Central Intelligence Agency in Langley, Virginia, U.S. May 21, 2018. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
CBS: CIA Director Gina Haspel announces new leadership picks
CIA Director Gina Haspel's pick for the number three role at the agency is, like her choice for deputy director, a career analyst with three decades of experience across a number of specialized fields.
Andrew "Andy" Makridis will assume the position of chief operating officer, a position that does not require Senate confirmation.
In a press release announcing Makridis' appointment, Haspel said, "Andy brings a wealth of expertise from his 32-year CIA career and has a deep understanding of how the agency works."
"He is the ultimate team player," Haspel said.
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WNU Editor: The appointment that caught my eye was this one .... Haspel also named Sonya Holt, a 34-year veteran of the agency, to the role of chief diversity and inclusion officer.
Chief diversity and inclusion officer?!?!?!
