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Janet L. Robinson

The New York Times Company · United States

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-11

Janet L. Robinson is the CEO of The New York Times Company (NYT). Robinson is based in the United States. Robinson was born in 1950 in Fall River and educated at Tuck School of Business.

Janet L. Robinson is an American executive who was the president and chief executive officer of the New York Times Company on December 27, 2004, until she retired on December 31, 2011.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage has focused on Robinson's appointment as chair of the Andrew Carnegie Foundation following a name change announcement by the Carnegie Corporation of New York. Earlier headlines document Robinson's tenure as president and chief executive of The New York Times Company, which concluded with retirement at the end of 2011, along with various leadership activities during that period.

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Born
June 11, 1950 · Fall River
Citizenship
United States
Education
Tuck School of Business

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Janet L. Robinson: FAQ

What company does Janet L. Robinson lead?
Janet L. Robinson is CEO of The New York Times Company.
Where was Janet L. Robinson educated?
Janet L. Robinson studied at Tuck School of Business.