Former Google executive Matt Brittin named new BBC director-general, The Times reports
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In January, BBC said director-general Tim Davie would step down on April 2.
PHOOT: REUTERS
Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been confirmed as the BBC’s new director-general, The Times reported on March 22, citing sources.
Mr Brittin’s appointment was approved by the BBC board at a meeting on March 19, with an official announcement expected this week, the report said.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report. BBC did not immediately respond to a request for a comment.
In January, BBC said director-general Tim Davie would step down on April 2 and be temporarily succeeded by Mr Rhodri Talfan Davies, the broadcaster’s director of nations, until a permanent replacement is appointed.
Mr Davie announced his resignation in November following criticism of the British corporation’s news service over the misleading editing of a video clip of US President Donald Trump. REUTERS
