Summary
Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, is the new director general of the BBC. He replaces Tim Davie, who resigned after controversies involving the editing of a speech by President Donald Trump on the program Panorama.
Key Facts
- Matt Brittin is 57 years old.
- He previously worked as the president of Google's Europe, Middle East, and Africa operations.
- Tim Davie announced his resignation as the BBC's director general in November.
- The resignation followed issues with the Panorama program's editing of a speech by President Trump.
- The BBC is known as one of the hardest media roles in the UK.
