William Lewis appointed CEO and publisher of The Washington Post, announces staff reduction plan

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William Lewis appointed CEO and publisher of The Washington Post, announces staff reduction plan
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William Lewis, a veteran media executive and former business journalist, has been named the new CEO and publisher of the Washington Post. Lewis, who previously served as publisher of the Wall Street Journal and CEO of Dow Jones, is praised by Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos as a "strong fit" for the role. Lewis will begin his new position on January 2, replacing Fred Ryan.

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