Matt Brittin

Matt Brittin, 57, is the newly appointed Director General of the BBC, succeeding Tim Davie who resigned in November 2025 following controversy over a doctored Donald Trump video. Brittin's appointment, announced in late March 2026, is significant as he comes from a non-traditional media background, having spent 18 years at Google, most recently as President of EMEA operations. His selection is seen as strategic, given the BBC's need to navigate a rapidly changing media landscape and negotiate its future funding model with the government as its royal charter expires in 2027. He faces immediate challenges including crucial talks with the government, a lawsuit from Donald Trump, and internal restructuring. Some question his lack of journalism experience, while others see him as well-suited to address the BBC's digital future.