Former Google executive Matt Brittin confirmed as BBC director-general, The Times reports

Reuters03-23 08:15

March 22 (Reuters) - Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been confirmed as the BBC's new director-general, the Times reported on Sunday, citing sources.

Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

(Reporting by Angela Christy in Bengaluru; Editing by Rashmi Aich)

((AngelaChristy.M@thomsonreuters.com;))

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