Who is the BBC's new director general?

The BBC's Noor Nanji gives us an insight into the ex-Google boss confirmed as the BBC's new Director General.

Matt Brittin, Former Google Executive, Named the New BBC Head

Matt Brittin, the former president of Google in Europe, will become the new director general. Among the items on his to-do list: handling a lawsuit from President Trump.

By Stephen Castle

From YouTube to Trump: six urgent issues for BBC’s new boss, Matt Brittin

Pressing tasks for new director general also include an expiring royal charter, and finding a new top team Matt Brittin may have only just been announced as the new BBC director general, but his inbox is already overflowing. Here are his immediate challenges: Continue reading...

By Michael Savage Media editor

BBC appoints ex-Google chief Matt Brittin as director general

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,”...

By Agence France-Presse

BBC names ex-Google executive Matt Brittin its new director-general as it faces a feud with Trump

Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been announced as the new director-general of the BBC

By Jill Lawless

BBC Appoints Former Google Exec Matt Brittin as Director General, Succeeding Tim Davie

Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been appointed the new director general of the BBC, succeeding beleaguered Tim Davie. He is set to take up the post on May 18. Brittin spent 18 years at Google before stepping down as the tech giant’s EMEA president in 2024. He is currently a non-executive director of Guardian […]

By K.J. Yossman

Matt Brittin is the BBC’s next big mistake

Plus: the real impossible job at No 10, and why time-worn faces are the best subjects for painters

By Andrew Marr

BBC names ex-Google executive Matt Brittin new director-general as it faces feud with Trump

Matt Brittin Named BBC Director-General: Who Is the Ex-Google Boss Taking on the Toughest Job in British Media?

Reports have suggested that Brittin's appointment stems from his expertise in big tech, in a media landscape where the likes of the Google-owned YouTube reign supreme.

By Lily Ford

Ex-Google Executive Matt Brittin Appointed New Director-General Of BBC

Brittin's name has been circulating in the UK media for weeks, after the current director-general, Tim Davie, resigned in November.

Ex-Google executive Matt Brittin named new BBC boss

The BBC named former Google executive Matt Brittin as its new director general on Wednesday, replacing Tim Davie, who quit last year after a misleading edit of a speech by US President Donald Trump. The BBC is facing a $10 billion lawsuit from Trump, who accuses the publicly funded broadcaster of defamation over how it spliced together footage of parts of a speech he gave on January 6, 2021, before his supporters stormed the US Capitol. The broadcaster has argued the lawsuit should be dismiss...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

Ex Google executive Matt Brittin announced as BBC DG

Former Google boss Matt Brittin is to replace Tim Davie as the Director General of the BBC, it has been announced.

BBC Confirms Ex-Google EMEA Chief Matt Brittin As Director General

The BBC has for the first time dived into the world of big tech for its director general. With reports swirling these past few weeks, the corporation has confirmed that former Google EMEA chief Matt Brittin will take on the most powerful role in British broadcasting, replacing Tim Davie. He will join on May 18 […]

By Max Goldbart

Is Matt Brittin the man to save the BBC?

Former regional boss of Google and GB rowing bronze medallist chosen as new director general, but lack of journalism experience ruffles feathers

By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK

Ex-Google executive Brittin named new BBC boss, to steer reform

Replaces Tim Davie who quit last year after misleading edit of speech by US President Donald Trump

By Reuters

Ex-Google chief Matt Brittin appointed new BBC director-general

The BBC has appointed former Google executive Matt Brittin as its new director-general, a move that has raised eyebrows due to his lack of TV experience. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-google-chief-matt-brittin-appointed-new-bbc-director-general/

By Punch Newspapers

Ex-Google chief Matt Brittin made new BBC director-general

The BBC named a former Google executive with no television or journalism experience as its next director-general Wednesday. The post Ex-Google chief Matt Brittin made new BBC director-general appeared first on Vanguard News.

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