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Washington Post publisher CEO Fred Ryan steps down

Washington Post publisher and CEO Fred Ryan announced Monday that he will step down from the paper’s management in August.

Ryan oversaw the Washington Post for nine years after Amazon founder Jeff Bezos took office. acquisition Instead, he will lead the newly formed, nonpartisan Center for Public Civilization at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation.

“Jeff has personally supported the planning and design stages of this new initiative and stands by my decision to make this decision,” Ryan told The Washington Post staff in a note Monday. .

Ryan said under his leadership the Post has gone from being a local print newspaper to a global digital publication and has won 13 Pulitzer Prizes.and statementThe Washington Post said it had become more profitable over the years under Ryan and had seen a dramatic increase in digital subscriptions.

But the Post was no stranger to widespread industry struggles. The newspaper has laid off press and sales staff in recent years.

A wave of layoffs has hit the media industry lately, both in digital and traditional newsrooms. industry is also fight The rise of artificial intelligence has prompted news outlets, including the Washington Post, to take action.

In a memo, Ryan said he made the move because he was “deeply concerned about the decline in civility and respectful dialogue in political processes, social media platforms and society at large.”

In a note Monday, he said, “Many of us can remember a time when people could show their disagreement without showing displeasure. Political leaders on the other side of the aisle will be able to find common ground for the country,” he said, explaining his next move. “Today, declining civility is a toxic and corrosive force that threatens our social interactions and undermines the foundations of democracy. .”

Ryan will remain at the publisher until August, but Bezos said in a separate memo Monday that “longtime friend and colleague” Patti Stonesifer will join as interim CEO. Stonecipher, an Amazon board member and former Microsoft executive who was the founding CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will lead the search for a new CEO.

Read Fred Ryan’s memo to employees here.

Subject: Message to Colleagues at Washington Post

Dear Washington Post Colleagues,

Nine years ago, I had the honor of being chosen by Jeff Bezos to be the publisher and CEO of The Washington Post. It has been a great experience working with Jeff and the excellent team at the Post and I am extremely satisfied.

Together we have achieved one of the most incredible transformations in the history of modern media. We have evolved from primarily a local print newspaper to a global digital publication. We have significantly expanded our vast team of journalists, engineers and business professionals to make The Post profitable for several years. We launched a revolutionary new technology platform that powers hundreds of other news sites around the world.

During this time, the company has won multiple awards for excellence in journalism, including 13 Pulitzer Prizes, and has twice been named the World’s Most Innovative Media Company by Fast Company.

As I have shared in my conversations with many of you, I am deeply concerned about the decline in civility and respectful dialogue within the political process, social media platforms, and society at large. I’m holding Many of us remember a time when people couldn’t agree without showing their displeasure. Political leaders across the aisle may find common ground for their country. Today, declining politeness is a toxic and corrosive force that threatens our social interactions and undermines the foundations of democracy. I have a strong sense of urgency about this issue.

As a result, I resigned from the Post and decided to lead a bipartisan political party. civics center It is launched by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. Jeff personally supported the planning and design phase of this new initiative and supported my decision.

In order to provide advice and guidance during this transition period, I have agreed to remain as publisher of The Washington Post until August 1st. Jeff will announce a new interim CEO later today. An outstanding person that I admire the most.

I look forward to spending time with all of my friends and colleagues at the Post in the coming weeks and months, and expressing my deepest gratitude for your many impressive contributions to our success. I am committed to providing my full support as the Interim CEO charts this transition and the Post’s bright future.

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all of you,

Fred.

Read Jeff Bezos’ note here.

Subject: Message to The Washington Post Team

Dear Washington Post Team,

I would like to express my deep gratitude to Fred for his dedication to The Washington Post as Publisher and CEO.

Fred has led the Post through a period of innovation, journalistic excellence and growth. His focus on the intersection of journalism and technology has greatly benefited readers and laid the groundwork for future growth.

Fred is a widely respected advocate for press freedom and the protection of journalists. In addition to launching the Press Freedom Partnership, he has been dedicated to ensuring the release of wrongfully detained journalists and an unwavering voice demanding accountability for those who harm them.

I am deeply grateful for Fred’s leadership and the friendships we have built over the years. I look forward to continuing to enjoy both as he works to promote civility in our nation’s discourse.

To keep us abreast, Fred has agreed to stay on as publisher for the next two months, and my longtime friend and colleague Patti Stonecifer will join the post today as interim CEO. She will lead our leadership team to guide us through this important transition and help identify the publishers/CEOs who will lead the post into the next decade. Patty has built and led a great organization. You will soon see why I admire her. Her skills, judgment and character are all outstanding. She also understands the importance of our mission and has deep respect for the work we do here.

Please thank Fred for his new venture and welcome Patty to take on the role of interim CEO.

Thank you very much,

Jeff

Summarize this content to 100 words Washington Post publisher and CEO Fred Ryan announced Monday that he will step down from the paper’s management in August.Ryan oversaw the Washington Post for nine years after Amazon founder Jeff Bezos took office. acquisition Instead, he will lead the newly formed, nonpartisan Center for Public Civilization at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation.”Jeff has personally supported the planning and design stages of this new initiative and stands by my decision to make this decision,” Ryan told The Washington Post staff in a note Monday. .Ryan said under his leadership the Post has gone from being a local print newspaper to a global digital publication and has won 13 Pulitzer Prizes.and statementThe Washington Post said it had become more profitable over the years under Ryan and had seen a dramatic increase in digital subscriptions.But the Post was no stranger to widespread industry struggles. The newspaper has laid off press and sales staff in recent years.A wave of layoffs has hit the media industry lately, both in digital and traditional newsrooms. industry is also fight The rise of artificial intelligence has prompted news outlets, including the Washington Post, to take action.In a memo, Ryan said he made the move because he was “deeply concerned about the decline in civility and respectful dialogue in political processes, social media platforms and society at large.”In a note Monday, he said, “Many of us can remember a time when people could show their disagreement without showing displeasure. Political leaders on the other side of the aisle will be able to find common ground for the country,” he said, explaining his next move. “Today, declining civility is a toxic and corrosive force that threatens our social interactions and undermines the foundations of democracy. .”Ryan will remain at the publisher until August, but Bezos said in a separate memo Monday that “longtime friend and colleague” Patti Stonesifer will join as interim CEO. Stonecipher, an Amazon board member and former Microsoft executive who was the founding CEO of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, will lead the search for a new CEO.Read Fred Ryan’s memo to employees here.Subject: Message to Colleagues at Washington PostDear Washington Post Colleagues,Nine years ago, I had the honor of being chosen by Jeff Bezos to be the publisher and CEO of The Washington Post. It has been a great experience working with Jeff and the excellent team at the Post and I am extremely satisfied.Together we have achieved one of the most incredible transformations in the history of modern media. We have evolved from primarily a local print newspaper to a global digital publication. We have significantly expanded our vast team of journalists, engineers and business professionals to make The Post profitable for several years. We launched a revolutionary new technology platform that powers hundreds of other news sites around the world.During this time, the company has won multiple awards for excellence in journalism, including 13 Pulitzer Prizes, and has twice been named the World’s Most Innovative Media Company by Fast Company.As I have shared in my conversations with many of you, I am deeply concerned about the decline in civility and respectful dialogue within the political process, social media platforms, and society at large. I’m holding Many of us remember a time when people couldn’t agree without showing their displeasure. Political leaders across the aisle may find common ground for their country. Today, declining politeness is a toxic and corrosive force that threatens our social interactions and undermines the foundations of democracy. I have a strong sense of urgency about this issue.As a result, I resigned from the Post and decided to lead a bipartisan political party. civics center It is launched by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. Jeff personally supported the planning and design phase of this new initiative and supported my decision.In order to provide advice and guidance during this transition period, I have agreed to remain as publisher of The Washington Post until August 1st. Jeff will announce a new interim CEO later today. An outstanding person that I admire the most.I look forward to spending time with all of my friends and colleagues at the Post in the coming weeks and months, and expressing my deepest gratitude for your many impressive contributions to our success. I am committed to providing my full support as the Interim CEO charts this transition and the Post’s bright future.I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all of you,Fred.Read Jeff Bezos’ note here.Subject: Message to The Washington Post TeamDear Washington Post Team,I would like to express my deep gratitude to Fred for his dedication to The Washington Post as Publisher and CEO.Fred has led the Post through a period of innovation, journalistic excellence and growth. His focus on the intersection of journalism and technology has greatly benefited readers and laid the groundwork for future growth.Fred is a widely respected advocate for press freedom and the protection of journalists. In addition to launching the Press Freedom Partnership, he has been dedicated to ensuring the release of wrongfully detained journalists and an unwavering voice demanding accountability for those who harm them.I am deeply grateful for Fred’s leadership and the friendships we have built over the years. I look forward to continuing to enjoy both as he works to promote civility in our nation’s discourse.To keep us abreast, Fred has agreed to stay on as publisher for the next two months, and my longtime friend and colleague Patti Stonecifer will join the post today as interim CEO. She will lead our leadership team to guide us through this important transition and help identify the publishers/CEOs who will lead the post into the next decade. Patty has built and led a great organization. You will soon see why I admire her. Her skills, judgment and character are all outstanding. She also understands the importance of our mission and has deep respect for the work we do here.Please thank Fred for his new venture and welcome Patty to take on the role of interim CEO.Thank you very much,Jeff
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