Will Lewis Resigns as Washington Post CEO After Mass Layoffs

• Will Lewis abruptly resigned as Washington Post CEO and publisher, days after nearly 300 journalists were laid off.
• Lewis, appointed in early 2024 by Jeff Bezos, faced intense backlash over the scale of layoffs and his leadership style.
• His departure follows deep discontent in the newsroom after cuts impacted sports, books, local, and international reporting.
• Critics highlighted Lewis's absence during layoff announcements and his attendance at Super Bowl festivities.
• CFO Jeff D’Onofrio is now acting publisher and CEO; Jeff Bezos expressed confidence in the paper's future.