Michael Morell Director of the Central Intelligence Agency Acting In office November 9, 2012 – March 8, 2013 President Barack Obama Preceded by David Petraeus Succeeded by John Brennan In office July 1, 2011 – September 6, 2011 President Barack Obama Preceded by Leon Panetta Succeeded by David Petraeus 3rd Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency 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 (1958-09-04) September 4, 1958 Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, U.S. Political party Independent[1] Education University of Akron (BA) Georgetown University (MA)