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Former Google executive Matt Brittin selected to be next BBC director general
Former Olympic rower to lead corporation as it hammers out future funding model with government
TL;DR
- Matt Brittin, ex-Google president, named new BBC director general.
- Appointment occurs during crucial government talks on BBC's future funding and the royal charter.
- Brittin's tech background is seen as an asset for navigating media consumption changes and new technology.
- A deputy director general with editorial experience will be appointed to support Brittin.
- The BBC is facing pressure to identify cost-cutting measures and address the license fee model.
- Brittin's career includes roles at Google and Guardian Media Group.
- He is an advocate for AI and previously served as an Olympic rower.