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 Matt Brittin, Google’s former top executive in Europe, has been named the BBC ’s next director general. Brittin, who stepped down as Google’s president in Europe, the Middle East and Africa last year, will replace Tim Davie at a crucial time for the corporation, as it hammers out its future funding model with the government.
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.
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