Meredith Kopit Levien

Meredith Kopit Levien is chief executive officer of The New York Times Company, where she has guided the organization through changes in the media industry with a focus on building a sustainable business model for independent journalism. Levien has overseen significant subscriber growth, expanding the digital and print base to more than 11.5 million, and has prioritized direct reader relationships over reliance on technology platforms. Her strategy emphasizes investment in high-quality journalism, editorial curation, predictive technology, and artificial intelligence to improve accessibility and engagement while maintaining the integrity of human reporting.

Before becoming CEO, Levien held senior roles on the business side of journalism, including chief revenue officer at Forbes, publisher of the magazine 02138 at The Atlantic, and earlier positions at Advisory Board. At The New York Times, she led the advertising business and identified opportunities for innovation based on the publication’s product quality.

Levien is recognized in media and business circles and has participated in events such as Columbia Business School’s Distinguished Speaker Series, Prof G Conversations with Scott Galloway, and Puck News podcasts, where she discusses her perspectives on the future of media. Throughout her career, Levien has demonstrated expertise in balancing commercial strategy with journalistic integrity, reinforcing The New York Times’ commitment to independent reporting in a rapidly changing information landscape.