Washington Post Publisher Will Lewis Departs Amid Layoffs, Controversy

• Washington Post publisher and CEO Will Lewis announced his departure following widespread layoffs this week.
• Lewis, appointed in 2023, cited "difficult decisions" for the Post's sustainable future in his message to staff.
• CFO Jeff D’Onofrio will serve as acting publisher and CEO, emphasizing data-driven decisions.
• Unions representing Post employees welcomed Lewis's exit, calling it "long overdue" and criticizing his legacy.
• Lewis's tenure was marked by staff reductions, subscriber losses, and controversies including a failed hiring attempt and a "third newsroom" initiative.