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Washington Post's Leadership Overhaul: Buzbee Resigns, New Strategy Unveiled

CEO Will Lewis introduces a three-division structure to address financial challenges and declining readership, sparking concerns over diversity and leadership choices.

  • Sally Buzbee resigned as executive editor after nearly three years, amid a major restructuring.
  • The Washington Post's new leadership includes Matt Murray and Robert Winnett, both of whom have prior connections with CEO Will Lewis.
  • Lewis announced a new three-division structure aimed at reversing financial losses and declining readership.
  • Concerns about diversity surfaced as the new leadership team consists of white men.
  • The Post has lost half its audience since 2020 and reported $77 million in losses last year.
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