Washington: Will Lewis, Chief Executive Officer and Publisher of The Washington Post, has unexpectedly resigned, the newspaper confirmed on Friday.
In his resignation statement, Lewis said that his tenure involved making difficult decisions for the paper’s future. He expressed gratitude to the newspaper’s owner, Jeff Bezos, calling him “an exceptional owner who could not have been better for the paper.”
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The announcement comes just days after The Washington Post laid off more than 300 journalists, a move that drew criticism from staff and industry observers alike.
Some journalists, who had questioned Lewis’ ability to transform the newspaper during his tenure, reportedly welcomed the resignation, describing it as a turning point for the paper’s future direction.
The resignation raises questions about the newspaper’s leadership and strategy at a time when traditional media outlets continue to face economic pressures and industry disruption.
