Former Google boss Matt Brittin is tipped to replace Tim Davie and become the next director-general of the BBC.Mr Brittin, 57, is a former McKinsey consultant who spent almost two decades at Google, rising to become the company's president in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa until he announced his decision to leave last year.

Former Google boss Matt Brittin is tipped to replace Tim Davie and become the next director-general of the BBC.Mr Brittin, 57, is a former McKinsey consultant who spent almost two decades at Google, rising to become the company's president in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa until he announced his decision to leave last year.