Washington Post publisher Will Lewis announces departure, following mass layoffs

Reuters
2026.02.07 23:09
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Washington Post publisher and CEO Will Lewis is departing following recent mass layoffs. In a note to staff, Lewis emphasized the tough decisions made to secure the newspaper's future and its commitment to delivering quality news. Jeff D’Onofrio, the current CFO, will take over as acting publisher and CEO. Lewis, who previously led Dow Jones and the Wall Street Journal, was appointed to his role in 2023, succeeding Fred Ryan.