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Washington Post CEO steps down amid outcry over massive job cuts

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressFebruary 8, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Washington Post CEO steps down amid outcry over massive job cuts
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Will Lewis resigned as publisher and CEO of The Washington Post on Saturday, following the announcement of significant layoffs affecting a third of the newspaper's staff earlier in the week. Lewis, who took over the position in January 2024 after previously working at The Wall Street Journal, cited the need for "difficult decisions" to ensure the Post's future sustainability. Neither Lewis nor owner Jeff Bezos participated in the staff meeting where the layoffs were announced. Jeff D’Onofrio, the Post's chief financial officer who joined in June, has been appointed as the acting publisher and CEO. The staff reductions and Lewis's departure come amid ongoing challenges at the newspaper.

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