The newspaper’s staff welcome the publisher’s departure, but fear what may come next after drastic job cuts

Washington Post publisher and CEO Will Lewis is leaving the newspaper, it announced on Saturday after carrying out widespread layoffs this week.

British journalist’s tenure was controversial after Jeff Bezos appointed him to turn around the newspaper

Departure comes days after newspaper laid off nearly one-third of staff, including more than 300 journalists

Will Lewis has been replaced by Jeff D'Onofrio, who had joined the Post as chief financial officer last year, the Jeff Bezos-owned paper announced on Saturday.

Will Lewis said "difficult decisions" had been made to ensure the newspaper's future.

Will Lewis exits as Washington Post CEO after significant job cuts and criticism during his two-year tenure amid industry struggles.

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The newspaper’s staff welcome the publisher’s departure, but fear what may come next after drastic job cuts