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Former Google Executive Matt Brittin Appointed New BBC Director General
BusinessBBCNYTThe Guardian+29yle-uutisethelsingin-sanomatnosruvle-figarolsm-lvSCMPder-standard+21 more22m ago32 sources

Former Google Executive Matt Brittin Appointed New BBC Director General

Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been appointed as the new Director General of the BBC, with his 18-year career at Google, including leading operations in Europe, Middle East, and Asia, highlighted as he prepares to take office on May 18. Recent reports from Serbia confirm his appointment.

Poisoned chalice? The BBC’s struggles to find a successor to Tim Davie
PoliticsThe Guardian25d ago

Poisoned chalice? The BBC’s struggles to find a successor to Tim Davie

As the director general prepares to stand down, potential candidates have fallen away amid a series of crises There is an impressive shortlist circulating in Britain’s media circles, comprising some of the most talented executives in the business. Unfortunately for the BBC, it contains the names of figures no longer in the running to become its next director general. Those closely observing the corporation’s search for a successor to Tim Davie have been quick to note how the events of the pas...