David Leonhardt Named 'NYT' Washington Bureau Chief
Appointment signals renewed emphasis on economic coverage
New York Times’ “Economic Scene” columnist David Leonhardt was named as the paper’s next Washington bureau chief on Friday.
Leonhardt, 38, has been with the Times since 1999, and since 2005 has been a staff writer at the Times Magazine. He also helped launch the paper’s Economix blog and is the recipient of this year’s Pulitzer Prize for commentary.
Incoming executive editor Jill Abramson’s decision to appoint Leonhardt—her first major staffing decision before she assumes her new role on Sept.
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