# Matt Brittin

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-25**: BBC Appointment — Matt Brittin is officially confirmed as the incoming BBC Director-General.
- **2020-09-01**: Tim Davie Era — Tim Davie becomes BBC Director-General, initiating a digital-first strategy.
- **2014-01-01**: EMEA President — Brittin is appointed President of Google EMEA, overseeing business in dozens of countries.
- **2007-01-01**: Joins Google — Matt Brittin joins Google from Trinity Mirror to lead UK operations.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Matt Brittin Named BBC Director-General: A Digital Pivot for Public Media
2026-03-25 16:50:51 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The BBC has confirmed former Google executive Matt Brittin as its new Director-General, signaling a strategic shift toward digital-first leadership. Brittin, who previously led Google's EMEA operations, succeeds Tim Davie at a critical juncture for the public broadcaster's funding and modernization.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/matt-brittin-bbc-director-general-digital-pivot

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