New York Times Shakes Up Senior Exec Ranks As It Leans Into Product, Data and AI (Exclusive)
By Alex Weprin
Published on April 13, 2026.
The New York Times is making significant changes to its executive ranks, including promotion of Alex Hardiman and Hannah Yang, as its CTO, Jason Sobel, is leaving the company in the coming months. This shift aligns with the Times' focus on subscriptions, data and technology. The company's CEO, Meredith Kopit Levien, revealed the changes in a memo to staff. Sobel will remain in the role until the next CTO is found. The promotion of these executives is seen as a significant step forward in the company's business strategy.
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