NEW : Petraeus is sworn in as CIA director . Washington ( CNN ) -- He succeeds Leon Panetta , who is now the deputy secretary of defense . Petraeus was the top U.S. commander in Iraq and Afghanistan . Obama cited Edwards ' experience with the CIA on his efforts in the election .
NEW : Petraeus is sworn in as CIA director . He succeeds Leon Panetta , who is now the deputy secretary of defense . Petraeus was the top U.S. commander in Iraq and Afghanistan . Obama cited Edwards ' experience with the CIA on his efforts in the election .