Former Tumblr Head Jeff D’Onofrio Steps In As Acting CEO At The Washington Post

Washington Post CEO transition as Jeff D'Onofrio assumes acting leadership following Will Lewis resignation after staff reductions.
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Former Tumblr Head Jeff D’Onofrio Steps In As Acting CEO At The Washington Post
Washington Post CEO: Jeff D'Onofrio Steps In After Lewis Departure Jeff D'Onofrio has been named acting CEO and publisher of The Washington Post following Will Lewis's resignation on February 7, 2026. The leadership change comes days after the newspaper implemented significant staff reductions affecting hundreds of employees across newsroom and business divisions. D'Onofrio, who joined the Post as chief financial officer in June 2025, now faces the immediate challenge of stabilizing operations while navigating intense scrutiny over the publication's strategic direction under owner Jeff Bezos. Credit: Google A Sudden Leadership Transition Amid Organizational Turmoil The Washington Post's executive suite underwent dramatic reshuffling just 72 hours after announcing widespread layoffs that impacted approximately 10 percent of its workforce. Internal memos confirmed Lewis's departure was effective immediately, with board members citing the need for "fresh lead…