The Washington Post announced Jeff D'Onofrio will serve as its acting publisher and CEO, effective immediately.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of The Washington Post, said in an email to staff Saturday that he's stepping down, days after the newspaper was roiled by mass layoffs. Why It Matters The leadership shakeup comes just days after the publication cut about one-third of its staff, eliminating its sports and books coverage and reducing metro and international reporting severely.
Hundreds of employees were immediately terminated, including those such as Lizzie Johnson who said she was laid off while “in the middle of a warzone.“ The Washington Post Guild online fundraiser has collected nearly half-a-million dollars to support recently terminated staff. Concerns have also been raised about the paper’s editorial direction and political coverage following the cuts. The Washington Post is owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos. What To Know Lewis sent a short email with no subject line to remaining staff on Saturday evening. A copy of the email was posted by the publication's White House bureau chief Matt Viser. “All - after two years of transformation at The Washington Post, now is the right time for me to step aside,“ Lewis wrote. The statement continued, “I want to thank Jeff Bezos for his for his support and leadership throughout my tenure as CEO and Publisher. The institution could not have a better owner.“ Lewis ended the email, writing, “During my tenure, difficult decisions have been taken in order to ensure the sustainable future of The Post so it can for many years ahead publish high-quality non partisan news to millions of customers each day. With gratitude, Will.“ Lewis was named as The Washington Post's publisher and CEO in November 2023, assuming the position on January 2, 2024. He previously was CEO of Dow Jones and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal from 2014 to 2020. UNITED STATES - FEBRUARY 5: Demonstrators attend the Save the Post rally outside The Washington Post offices on Thursday, February 5, 2026, after about 300 newsroom employees were laid off on Wednesday. Jeff D’Onofrio, the publication's chief financial officer, will serve as acting publisher and CEO, effective immediately, the Post said. “The Post's resolute commitment to writing the first rough draft of history anchors and imprints its future. I am honored to become part of charting that future and to take the lead in securing both the legacy and business of this fierce, storied American institution,“ he said in a Saturday press statement. This is a breaking news story. Updates to come.
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