Matt Brittin Appointed New BBC Director-General

Matt Brittin has been appointed as the new Director-General of the BBC, with his official start date set for May 18, 2026. Brittin, who joined Google in January 2007, has held various positions within the company, including Managing Director of Google UK in 2009 and later advancing to Vice President for Northern and Central Europe in September 2011.

Notably, he has no prior professional experience in broadcasting or journalism, with his career primarily focused on technology and digital media. He succeeds Tim Davie, who resigned last year after criticism stemming from a Panorama documentary that misrepresented a speech by former U.S.

President Donald Trump. Brittin expressed his honor and humility in taking on this role, emphasizing the importance of the BBC in today's world.