"Brittin, who stepped down as Google's president in Europe, the Middle East and Africa last year, will replace Tim Davie at a crucial time for the corporation, as it hammers out its future funding model with the government."
"However, his lack of editorial experience has been noted by insiders, who worry about his ability to deal with the periodic crises that occur at the corporation."
"The licence fee model is also under pressure, with more people opting not to pay. The corporation's leadership has been pushing for a reformed licence fee that would result in more homes paying less."
Matt Brittin has been appointed as the BBC's next director general, replacing Tim Davie. His appointment comes at a critical time as the BBC negotiates its future funding model with the government. Brittin's background includes a significant tenure at Google, but his lack of editorial experience raises concerns among insiders. The BBC plans to create a deputy director general role to support him, and a new head of BBC News will also be appointed. The corporation faces pressure regarding its licence fee model and potential staffing cuts.
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