Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, has been confirmed as the new Director-General of the BBC. He will replace Tim Davie, who announced his resignation in November following a controversy over how the BBC's Panorama programme edited a speech by former US President Donald Trump. The BBC's chairman, Samir Shah, praised Brittin as an "exceptional leader" with the skills needed to guide the organization through "multiple changes in the media market and audience behaviour". Brittin, who spent 18 years at Google, brings deep experience in leading a complex organization through transformation. He will take up his post on May 18th with an annual salary of $755,000. One of his first tasks will be to appoint a deputy director. Brittin emphasized the need for a "prosperous BBC that works for everyone in a complex, uncertain and ever-changing world". He also spoke of the need for "radical reform" of the BBC's funding model. Brittin will lead the corporation at a critical time when the government is reviewing the BBC's royal charter, and the BBC itself is competing with tech giants in the digital media market. Previously, he served as president of Google for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
