Washington Post chief executive steps down after mass lay-offs

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete February 8, 2026 at 01:51 AM

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Will Lewis is stepping down as CEO of The Washington Post shortly after the newspaper announced significant layoffs, impacting a third of its workforce and scaling back sports and international coverage. The cuts, which included the entire Middle East staff and the Kyiv correspondent, were met with widespread criticism and protests. Lewis, who joined the Post in 2023, cited the need for "difficult decisions" to ensure the paper's future amidst financial losses. Jeff D'Onofrio, the current CFO, will serve as acting publisher and CEO. The layoffs and Lewis's departure represent the latest upheaval at the Post, which has faced staff cuts and controversial editorial decisions since being acquired by Jeff Bezos in 2013.

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