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flag BBC to appoint former Google exec Matt Brittin as new Director General amid funding and digital challenges.

flag The BBC is poised to appoint Matt Brittin, a former Google executive, as its next Director General, following a board meeting that finalized the decision. flag Brittin, who led Google’s operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, is set to succeed Tim Davie amid ongoing challenges including funding pressures, digital transformation, and political scrutiny. flag His appointment, expected imminently, comes as the BBC faces potential £600 million in cuts and debates over its future funding model. flag Brittin, a former Olympic rower and non-executive director at Guardian Media Group, has expressed support for technology and AI in media while acknowledging intellectual property concerns. flag No official announcement has been made, and details about his plans remain undisclosed.

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