 Lewis D'Vorkin |
The Los Angeles Times today named 40-year media veteran Lewis D'Vorkin editor-in-chief, succeeding Darvan Maharai, who was ousted in August by parent company tronc Inc.
Most recently chief product officer at Forbes Media, D'Vorkin has reporting and editing experience at the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek and New York Times.
“Lewis is one of the most transformational editors and digital innovators in the media industry and is exceptionally qualified to lead the evolution of the Los Angeles Times newsroom,” said CEO/publisher Ross Levinsohn in a statement. “He knows how to build a competitive, sustainable media business with global clout while preserving the highest standards of journalistic integrity.”
The LAT also tapped Mickie Rosen president to handle business development and drive LAT's digital growth across tronc's properties.
D'Vorkin and Rosen report to Levinsohn.
Tronc's properties include New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, Baltimore Sun, Sun-Sentinel (South Florida) Hartford Courant, The Morning Call (Allentown, PA) and Daily Press (Newport News, VA).
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