The Washington Post has unveiled that Jeff D’Onofrio will be its new publisher and CEO.
D’Onofrio’s position is effective immediately. He is set to take over for William Lewis just days after the company’s mass layoffs, which resulted in one-third of its staff being let go and the sports department being eliminated in full.
“The Post’s resolute commitment to writing the first rough draft of history anchors and imprints its future,” said D’Onofrio in a statement. “I am honored to become part of charting that future and to take the lead in securing both the legacy and business of this fierce, storied American institution.”
D’Onofrio joined The Post in June 2025 as chief financial officer following leadership roles at companies such as Raptive, Tumblr, Yahoo and Google. Lewis served as publisher and CEO for the past two years.
The new…
