The Latest Breaking News from Matt Brittin

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

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The Independent UK · Mar 25

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 · Mar 25

Former Google executive Matt Brittin announced as BBC director-general

Tim Davie leaves the role on April 2.

Evening Standard · Mar 25

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 · Mar 23

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

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The Independent UK · Mar 23

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 · Mar 20

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 · Mar 19

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

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The Independent UK · Mar 19

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 · Mar 19

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 · Mar 19