Marcus W. Brauchli, a former top editor of The Wall Street Journal, will succeed Leonard Downie Jr.

Marcus W. Brauchli, a former top editor of The Wall Street Journal, will succeed Leonard Downie Jr.

Marcus W. Brauchli, a former top editor of The Wall Street Journal, will succeed Leonard Downie Jr.

Marcus W. Brauchli, a former top editor of The Wall Street Journal, will take over, people briefed on the matter said.

The newspaper will name Marcus W. Brauchli, a former top editor of The Wall Street Journal, as its executive editor, people briefed on the matter said.

Not only does the White House expect a new leader by next year, but so does The Washington Post.