Barbie director Greta Gerwig named Cannes Festival jury president

Greta Gerwig is the youngest person to take on the role of jury president since 1966 (AP)

Barbie director Greta Gerwig has been named jury president for next year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Gerwig, who is the first American female director to be named president, will preside over the jury of the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May.