Bectu responds to appointment of new BBC Director General

Philippa Childs, Head of Bectu the largest union in the BBC, responding to the appointment of Matt Brittin as BBC Director General, said:

“ Matt Brittin’s appointment comes at a vital juncture for the BBC’s future as it moves through the Charter renewal process. We wish him every success in challenging times for the corporation.

“As the BBC seeks to meet the challenge of a changing media landscape and ensure secure funding for the future, it needs someone who is dedicated to its founding principles to inform, entertain and educate, and who will defend it when it comes under attack.

“The BBC is the jewel in the crown of the UK’s soft power, providing unbiased news and distinctive British content that is the envy of the world. It is also an integral part of the UK’s wider creative industries ecosystem, and managing competing priorities across the corporation will be a real challenge.”

“Bectu continues to enjoy a constructive and open relationship with the outgoing Director General, and we look forward to this continuing with Matt Brittin. Bectu members, both employed and freelance, play a key part in the BBC’s work and we are committed to ensuring that its future is secure and guaranteed.”