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Matt Brittin appointed BBC director-general

The BBC appointed a former Google executive with no prior television or journalism experience.

Published Mar 25, 2026, 12:04 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The BBC named former Google executive Matt Brittin as its next director-general on Wednesday. Brittin has no previous experience in television or journalism.