The New York Times senior vice president and chief of digital operations Martin A. Nisenholtz is retiring at the end of the year, Arthur Sulzberger, Jr. and Janet Robinson announced today. The company will restructure in the upcoming weeks. Internal memo below:
Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 10:36 AM
To: ALL EMPLOYEES_11042011
Subject: On The Record…..from Arthur + Janet
On The Record…..from Arthur + Janet
Vol. 6 2011: Martin Nisenholtz to Retire
To Our Colleagues,When Martin Nisenholtz joined The New York Times Company in 1995, we had zero Web page views. Indeed, we had zero Web users. Further, we had no Web revenue. Today, thanks in large measure to Martin’s vision and leadership, our digital numbers are dramatically different.
We note this and are writing to you because Martin has informed us that he plans to retire at the end of the year, after 16 years of service to The Company.
He leaves a lasting legacy that will be felt for a very long time. He developed a strong roster of executives and a deep bench of managers who are recognized leaders in our industry. Together, they will continue to execute on our digital strategy with teams comprised of the best and brightest experts on the Web, social media, design, digital devices, engineers and research and development.
Over the coming weeks, Martin will be meeting with his direct reports to ensure a smooth and seamless transition of his responsibilities.
While Martin will remain with us and engaged through the end of this year, we want to take this moment to thank him for his many years of service and dedication. Please join us in wishing Martin and his family a very healthy and happy future—in print, online and across multiple devices.
Sincerely,
Arthur + Janet
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What does restructuring entail? I’d like to see their current CTO, Marc Frons, get more responsibility – he’s done great things under Martin and I’m sure he could help the NYT grow with staggering gusto and flair given his creativity and experience.
He let too much fly under his watch.
Over the coming months, Martin will be conference with his immediate reviews to guarantee a simple and easy move of his tasks.
While Martin will continue to be with us and interested through the end of this season, we want to take this moment in time to thank him for his many decades of services and commitment. Please become a member of us in wanting Martin and his loved ones a very pleased and balanced future—in list, on the internet and across several gadgets.