Jeff D’Onofrio has been named publisher and chief executive officer of The Washington Post following a seven-month period serving in an interim role. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Jeff Bezos, the owner of the newspaper, in an internal email to staff.

Bezos expressed confidence in D’Onofrio’s leadership, praising his disciplined approach and attention to detail. “He has my complete confidence as we chart our future,” Bezos wrote. The publisher position at The Washington Post is widely regarded as one of the most esteemed roles in American journalism, historically held by prominent figures including Katharine Graham.

D’Onofrio joined The Post in June 2025 as chief financial officer. His prior experience includes senior executive roles at Tumblr, Yahoo, Google, and Major League Baseball. He succeeded William Lewis, who stepped down in February after overseeing significant workforce reductions at the paper, including cuts within the newsroom.

In his email to staff, D’Onofrio emphasized the importance of positioning The Washington Post for sustainability as it approaches its 150th anniversary next year. He described his goal to develop a “modern media company” that is profitable and committed to reinvesting earnings into journalism.

The appointment signals Bezos's endorsement of D’Onofrio amid a challenging period for the newspaper, which has faced buyouts, layoffs, and several leadership transitions, including the recent exit of Opinion editor Adam O’Neal. A spokesperson for The Post noted that the company is on track to reach break-even financial status in 2026 and has recorded 300,000 subscription sales so far this year.