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Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 9
Washington Post Names Jeff D’Onofrio CEO and Publisher After 7-Month Interim Stint
Updated
Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 9

Washington Post Names Jeff D’Onofrio CEO and Publisher After 7-Month Interim Stint

3 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · Sep 9

Summary

  • Jeff D’Onofrio was appointed permanent publisher and CEO of The Washington Post on Wednesday after serving 7 months in the role on an interim basis.
  • Jeff Bezos, the paper’s owner, announced the decision in an email to staff, formalizing a leadership arrangement put in place after William Lewis’s departure.
  • D’Onofrio joined The Post in June 2025 as chief financial officer before moving up to interim publisher and CEO.

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Insights

After massive layoffs and editorial shifts, what is the ultimate endgame for this historic newspaper's new leadership?
Can the new CEO's aggressive AI licensing deals save the publication, or will they alienate its remaining subscriber base?

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The Washington Post1h ago
Jeff D’Onofrio Appointed Permanent Publisher and CEO of The Washington Post
Variety1h ago
Washington Post Publisher and CEO Will Lewis Steps Down
Deadline1h ago
Washington Post Publisher Will Lewis Resigns After Jeff Bezos-Owned Media Outlet Laid Off 1/3 Of Staff