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Former Google executive Matt Brittin ‘honoured’ to become BBC director-general

Tim Davie leaves the role on April 2.

Evening Standard

Matt Brittin: BBC’s new director general appointed at an existential moment for the broadcaster

The BBC has appointed former Google executive Matt Brittin as its new director general. Brittin will replace outgoing director general Tim Davie. He resigned last year in the wake of revelations about the editing of a Panorama documentary about Donald Trump and board disagreements over how it should be handled.

The Conversation

What issues will new BBC director-general Matt Brittin have to deal with?

He joins the BBC at a tumultuous time as it faces a lawsuit from Donald Trump over the editing of a documentary.

Evening Standard

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The Latest: DHS officials to give update to Congress as travel delays worsen

As travel disruptions deepen and senators race to clinch a proposal to end the Homeland Security shutdown, House lawmakers will hold a hearing to discuss the impacts of the funding lapse

The Independent UK

BBC names former Google boss Matt Brittin as new director-general

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The Independent UK

Matt Brittin announced as BBC’s next director-general to replace Tim Davie

Brittin’s predecessor Tim Davie resigned over criticism of how the broadcaster edited a 2021 speech by Trump in a documentary

The Independent UK

Former Google executive Matt Brittin announced as BBC director-general

Tim Davie leaves the role on April 2.

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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 appointing a new top team

The Guardian - UK

Matt Brittin: why the BBC’s new Doctor Who-loving boss may not have much time for sleep

After almost two decades at Google, the incoming director general is taking on British media’s most powerful and treacherous job

The Guardian - UK

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 Guardian - UK

Ant & Dec are shunned at last! The TV Baftas make some clever omissions for once

It’s the end of an era, as stars who have dominated the whole millennium lose out to new TV royalty like Claudia Winkleman. Plus: rare double nods for two of the UK’s best actors!

The Guardian - UK

Who is Matt Brittin? Ex-Google executive set to become BBC’s next director-general

Former Google executive Matt Brittin is set to become the next director-general of the BBC, according to multiple media reports, including The Times, which said the broadcaster’s board has approved his appointment. However, there has been no official confirmation from the BBC so far.

The Times of India

Matt Brittin confirmed as new BBC director-general – what we know about him

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The Independent UK

Former BBC Woman’s Hour presenter Dame Jenni Murray dies aged 75

The journalist became the longest-serving host in the BBC Radio 4 programme’s history before she left in 2020.

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The Independent UK

BBC announces former Google executive Matt Brittin as new director-general

Matt Brittin has been on a ‘mini gap year’ since leaving Google in 2025

The Independent UK

Meet the man heavily tipped to become BBC’s new Director-General

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The Independent UK

Who is Matt Brittin? The former Google boss confirmed as BBC’s new director-general to replace Tim Davie

Mr Brittin was a member of the British Olympic rowing team in Seoul 1988

Evening Standard

Who is Matt Brittin, the man tipped to be the next director-general of the BBC?

The former Google executive is reportedly in the frame for the top job.

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The Guardian - UK

BBC expected to name Matt Brittin as director general within days

Board meets this week to discuss appointment, with former Google executive the strong favourite to replace Tim Davie

The Guardian - UK

Google’s former Europe boss close to becoming next head of BBC, sources say

Appointment of Matt Brittin as director general would be latest sign of big tech’s power in media world

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - UK

Matt Brittin to join Guardian Media Group board

Matt Brittin has been appointed as a non-executive director of Guardian Media Group board, taking up the position on 1 February.

Fortune

These CEO’s reveal their top festive reads for the year

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned C-suite executive or someone simply interested in the craft of leadership, these books are valuable additions to your bookshelf.

Fortune

With an incoming Trump government in 2025, Europe once again stands at a crossroad—how must we make Europe great again?

With rising trade barriers and American isolationism, Europe must lead the way for liberal, free-market capitalism, which history shows benefits the many, not the few.

Fortune

Google’s departing EMEA president is a former Olympian and likes to kick off his morning rowing on the river Thames

Fortune sat down with Matt Brittin to discuss how European leaders can narrow the productivity gap with the U.S., uncover his favorite book, and learn about the apps that help him stay productive.

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