Quick Info
| Profession | Business executive |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 01/09/1968 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, England |
Latest News about Matt Brittin
25/03/2026
Matt Brittin was confirmed as the BBC's new director-general and began the role on 18 May 2026. The appointment followed his departure from Google after nearly two decades, including ten years leading the company’s EMEA business.
01/01/2026
Brittin was made a CBE in the King’s New Year Honours for services to technology and digital skills. The honour recognized his long career at Google and his broader contributions to the UK technology sector.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Matthew John Brittin |
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| Known For | Former Google EMEA president and BBC Director-General |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Hampton School |
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| College | Robinson College, Cambridge |
| University | University of Cambridge |
| Other Qualification | MBA, London Business School |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Katherine Betts |
| Children | 2 |
Career
| Early Career | Worked in consulting and media before joining Google in 2007 |
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| Held leadership roles at Google UK and Google EMEA | |
| BBC | Director-General of the BBC |
| Other Roles | Non-executive director at Sainsbury's |
Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-brittin-cbe-5aa6391 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Represented Great Britain in rowing. | |
| 2. Competed in the Boat Race for Cambridge. | |
| 3. Won a bronze medal at the World Rowing Championships. | |
| 4. Was a member of the British Olympic rowing team in 1988. |