People: The New York Times Co (NYT)

Mr. Arthur Sulzberger, Jr. was named Chairman of The New York Times Company on October 16, 1997. As the Company’s senior executive, he is responsible for its long-term business strategy. Mr. Sulzberger, who became publisher of The New York Times in 1992, continues to run the Company’s flagship enterprise on a day-to-day basis. Over the past decade, he has shaped and implemented innovative print, broadcast and online initiatives that are enabling the Company to compete successfully in the 21st century global media marketplace. These include: Transforming The Times into a national newspaper Developing Times company presence on the Internet, which now includes NYTimes.com, the No.1 newspaper-owned Web site in the world, Boston.com, the recently acquired About.com and IHT.com Acquiring the International Herald Tribune Purchasing 50% ownership of the Discovery Times Channel Becoming a minority partner in New England Sports Ventures, which includes the Boston Red Sox, Fenway Park and 80% of the New England Sports Network During Mr. Sulzberger’s tenure as publisher, The Times has earned 28 Pulitzer Prizes and provided its readers with innumerable examples of momentous journalism such as its breakthrough series "How Race is Lived in America," its internationally acclaimed coverage of the September 11 terrorist attack in a "A Nation Challenged" and "Portraits of Grief," and "Class Matters," a 11-part series exploring class in American society. It should also be noted that The New York Times Company has been repeatedly cited for its commitment to excellence, innovation and social responsibility. In 2005 the Company was ranked No. 1 in the publishing industry in Fortune's list of America's Most Admired Companies, for the fifth consecutive year.