been appointed director-general, plus an additional two who were appointed in an acting capacity only. The current director-general is Matt Brittin, who succeeded Tim Davie on 18 May 2026 after a period from 3 April 2026 to 17 May 2026 during which Rhodri Talfan Davies was interim Director-General.

List of directors-general

Italics indicate that the individual was temporarily appointed as acting director-general.

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