Washington Post proprietor Jeff Bezos commended Lewis as a “strong fit” for the duty.
“As I’ve gotten to know Will, I’ve been drawn to his love of journalism and passion for driving financial success,” Bezos created in an e-mail to team, according to the Post. “Will embodies the tenacity, energy and vision needed for this role. He believes that together we will build the right future for The Post. I agree.”
“The Washington Post is a premiere global media publisher of record, known for its 145-year-old history of unflinching journalism, and I am thrilled and humbled to be at its helm as both a media executive and former reporter,” Lewis stated in a declaration the paper supplied to the New York Times.
Lewis, that begins Jan. 2, changes Fred Ryan, that tipped down as publisher previously this year. Ryan was likewise founding CEO of politician.