The Philadelphia Inquirer Names New Publisher and Chief Executive Officer Terry Egger Announces Retirement Lisa Hughes, former Publisher and Chief Business Officer at The New Yorker, Appointed as Successor
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Tuesday, January 14, 2020
She has a track record as an executive fostering world-class journalism with expertise in transitioning a historically print news business into a multi-platform media powerhouse.
Key Points:
- She has a track record as an executive fostering world-class journalism with expertise in transitioning a historically print news business into a multi-platform media powerhouse.
- I thank Terry for his extraordinary dedication to local journalism, and welcome Lisa to her new role in service of our mission."
- Egger was recruited in 2015 by the former Owner and Publisher of The Inquirer, noted philanthropist H.F. "Gerry" Lenfest.
- In 2018, he was named Newspaper Publisher of the Year by Editor & Publisher magazine, a top industry trade journal.