'Washington Post' CEO resigns after going AWOL during massive job cuts

Will Lewis has resigned as CEO of the Washington Post just days after the newspaper announced significant layoffs. His two-year tenure was marked by turmoil, including over a third of the newsroom being cut due to ongoing financial losses. Lewis described his time as "two years of transformation," but it ended without a clear strategy.

He was absent during the layoffs announcement and failed to address concerns from staff and readers. The newsroom had lost faith in Lewis, seeking help directly from owner Jeff Bezos, who did not respond. The layoffs included the entire Middle East team and impacted various departments significantly.