Former Dow Jones Chief William Lewis Named CEO and Publisher of Washington Post

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Former Dow Jones Chief William Lewis Named CEO and Publisher of Washington Post
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Former Dow Jones Chief Executive William Lewis has been named as the CEO and publisher of The Washington Post, following owner Jeff Bezos' desire for the publication to return to profitability. Lewis will take on the role starting January 2, 2024, and will be tasked with improving the newspaper's business, which has seen a decline in subscriptions after an unsuccessful attempt to broaden its coverage beyond politics.

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