I’ve met Matt Brittin – the BBC has just hired a man better known for vibes than news
- Posted on March 24, 2026
- By The Independent
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I’ve met Matt Brittin – the BBC has just hired a man better known for vibes than news
As the former Google chief for Europe takes over the BBC at a moment of political pressure, streaming competition and internal culture wars. Anne McElvoy looks at whether the ex-British Olympic rower and tech outsider has got what it takes to lead Britain’s most scrutinised newsroom
