The BBC is reportedly close to hiring former Google executive Matt Brittin as its next director general, replacing Tim Davie who resigned in November over a misleadingly edited Donald Trump documentary. Brittin, who previously worked at Google for 18 years, could be confirmed as his replacement as early as next week. His appointment has been fueled by the lack of female candidates, with four strong female contenders reportedly dropping out of the race. The BBC declined to comment on the ongoing recruitment process. The role of Brittin will be a big culture shock for the BBC, with concerns about its role in a media ecosystem dominated by overseas tech giants and facing internal pressures.