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Will Lewis
Person ExecutiveWill Lewis, Washington Post CEO, resigned in Feb 2026 after mass layoffs, after a rocky two-year tenure.
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Will Lewis is the former CEO and publisher of The Washington Post. He took over the role in early 2024 and is described as a Murdoch media veteran. He is newsworthy due to his abrupt resignation in February 2026, just days after the Washington Post announced significant layoffs, cutting nearly one-third of its staff. These layoffs were attributed to the need to cut costs and reposition the struggling publication. Lewis cited the difficult decisions made to ensure the paper's future as a factor in his departure. The mass layoffs and Lewis's resignation have sparked outcry and concern about the future of the Washington Post, especially as owner Jeff Bezos has remained silent despite employee pleas for intervention.
Last updated: April 30, 2026
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