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.
The 57-year-old’s appointment was confirmed after a BBC board discussion on Thursday.
Brittin, a former Olympic rower and Doctor Who fan, was seen as a substantial figure capable of diving straight into crucial government talks over the renewal of the BBC’s royal charter.
