British state broadcaster names ex-Google boss as new director

The ex-tech executive once defended his silicon valley employer’s underpayment of tax in the UK

The BBC has announced the appointment of former Google executive Matt Brittin as its new director-general, placing the UK’s state media outlet in the hands of a tech businessman with no media experience.

In a statement on Wednesday, BBC chairman Samir Shah said Brittin will take over the reins at the broadcaster in May, six months after...