BBC appoints ex-Google chief Matt Brittin as director general

2026-03-25 - 14:52

The BBC on Wednesday named Matt Brittin, a former Google executive with no television or journalism experience, as its next director general. The appointment to the high-profile role comes as the under-fire British broadcaster faces drastic shifts in the media landscape and a US$10 billion lawsuit brought by US President Donald Trump. “The BBC board has today appointed Matt Brittin as the 18th director general of the BBC. Matt, former president Google EMEA, will take over the role on May 18,”...