MATT BRITTIN
PEOPLE MO
This month, Technology Magazine shines a spotlight on people moves at the BBC, Microsoft, OpenAI and Celigo
WRITTEN BY: ALICE CHAMBERS
MATT BRITTIN
JOB FROM: OUTGOING EMEA PRESIDENT AT GOOGLE
JOB TO: DIRECTOR GENERAL AT THE BBC
Matt is the first major big tech president to assume leadership of the world’ s largest public broadcaster, the BBC. A historic transition for broadcasting, his appointment clearly indicates the BBC’ s shift from a traditional TV company to a streaming-first technology platform.
“ It was a privilege and honour to work with many very talented colleagues for two decades – at Google and beyond”
Matt Brittin, Director General, BBC
18 April 2026