Chief executive and publisher of The Washington Post, Will Lewis, has resigned, just days after shocking mass layoffs were announced for the outlet.
Lewis took over the roles at The Washington Post in early 2024, but prior to that had a long-spanning career at Murdoch media institutions.
His decision to walk away from the masthead, owned by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, comes directly after huge staff cuts were announced, with nearly a third of staff laid off.
During the meeting where these lay-offs were announced, Lewis was conspicuously absent, announcing his sudden resignation in a staff email.
“All – after two years of transformation at The Washington Post, now is the right time for me to step aside,” Lewis wrote in the email, obtained by the Guardian.
“I want to thank Jeff Bezos for his support and leadership throughout my tenure as CEO and Publisher. The institution could not have a better owner."
Lewis has been succeeded by Jeff D'Onofrio, who has served as chief financial officer at the Washington Post since June 2025.
