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Donald E. Graham

Chairman of the Board, Graham Holdings Company · United States

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-06

Donald E. Graham is the CEO of Graham Holdings Company (GHC). Graham is based in the United States. Graham was born in 1945 in Baltimore and educated at Harvard College and St. Albans School.

Born April 22, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland. Served as CEO of Graham Holdings Company from 1991-2015 and has been chairman since 1993. Previously publisher of The Washington Post (1979-2000). Co-founder of TheDream.US scholarship fund.

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Recent coverage has focused on Graham Holdings Company's board appointments and leadership transitions, with earlier headlines documenting Donald Graham's step down as chief executive of the family company in 2015 following the sale of The Washington Post. The coverage reflects Graham Holdings' evolution from its newspaper roots into a diversified investment company, including asset sales and media ventures under Graham's leadership.

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Born
April 22, 1945 · Baltimore
Citizenship
United States
Education
Harvard College, St. Albans School

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Donald E. Graham: FAQ

Who is Donald E. Graham?
Donald E. Graham is the Chairman of the Board of Graham Holdings Company, based in United States.
What company does Donald E. Graham lead?
Donald E. Graham is CEO of Graham Holdings Company.
Where was Donald E. Graham educated?
Donald E. Graham studied at Harvard College, St. Albans School.