Matt Brittin
18th Director-General of the BBC
Roles and responsibilities
- Matt Brittin is the 18th Director-General of the BBC
- The Director-General is the Chief Executive Officer of the BBC, its Editor-in-Chief
- The DG is the editorial, operational and creative leader of the BBC, with responsibility for a global workforce running services across television, radio and online
Start date: Monday 18 May 2026
Biography
Matt joined Google in 2007 to lead the UK business and left in 2025 after heading their EMEA region for ten years.
He previously worked in regional and national press and in consulting on media and technology. Matt served on the Board of Sainsbury’s for nine years and was also on the Board of the Guardian Media Group.
Expenses and central bookings
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Gifts and Hospitality Register
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Declaration of personal interests
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