Former Google executive Matt Brittin to begin tenure as BBC director-general

He takes on the role during a turbulent time for the broadcaster

Former Google boss Matt Brittin will start his new role as the BBC’s director-general (BBC/PA)

Former Google boss Matt Brittin will have his first day in the office as director-general of the BBC on Monday.

A former McKinsey consultant, Mr Brittin worked for Google from 2007, leaving in 2025 after being the head of their EMEA region for a decade.