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Former Google executive Matt Brittin selected to be next BBC director general

Former Olympic rower to lead corporation as it hammers out future funding model with government The BBC has turned to a former tech executive to steer it through a critical period in its history, as it attempts to… Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.

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The GuardianMar 26, 2026, 2:57 AM

Former Google executive Matt Brittin selected to be next BBC director general

Former Olympic rower to lead corporation as it hammers out future funding model with government The BBC has turned to a former tech executive to steer it through a critical period in its history, as it attempts to navigate government talks over its future and huge changes in media consumption. Matt Brittin, who stepped down as Google’s president in Europe, the Middle East and Africa last year, will replace Tim Davie as the corporation hammers out its crucial future funding model with the government. Continue reading...

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The Globe and MailMar 25, 2026, 8:09 PM

BBC names ex-Google exec Matt Brittin as new director general

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 U.S. President Donald Trump.

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The Straits TimesMar 25, 2026, 4:46 PM

Ex-Google chief Matt Brittin made new director-general of Britain’s BBC broadcaster

Mr Brittin has no television or journalism experience.

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