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The Latest Breaking News from Matt Brittin

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.

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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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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

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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.

The Guardian - UK

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.

Fortune

The Fortune 500 Europe

Many of the companies topping the list today face an existential crisis.

Fortune

How Europe’s tech-shy Fortune 500 is embracing AI

The Fortune 500 Europe has a feeble share of tech companies. But its industrial giants are increasingly turning to generative AI.

Fortune

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Google to help fund new AI research centre at University of Cambridge

The tech giant said the new partnership would encourage collaboration between researchers to design responsible artificial intelligence.

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