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Former publisher and chief executive officer of The Washington Post Will Lewis, has announced he will step down from his role, after two years of what he described as organisational transformation at the newspaper following a turbulent period marked by widespread layoffs and declining revenues at the storied newspaper.
The announcement he posted on social media, comes after the paper cut a significant number of jobs across its newsroom and business operations, as traditional media outlets continue to struggle with shrinking advertising income and digital subscription challenges.
In a statement to staff, the outgoing executive acknowledged the difficult decisions made in recent months, describing the layoffs as painful but necessary in response to mounting financial strain and long-term sustainability concerns.
The leadership change adds to growing uncertainty within one of America’s most influential newspapers, which has faced internal criticism over cost-cutting measures, strategy shifts, and morale issues among journalists and staff.
The Washington Post, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has not yet named a successor or outlined a timeline for the transition, though the company said further details would be shared in the coming weeks. Jeff D’Onofrio named acting publisher
