Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr.

Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr.: Biography in Details

Who is Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr.?

Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. is the chairman of The New York Times Company 1997 to 2020, and the publisher of The New York Times from 1992 to 2018.

Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr.: Age, Family, Ethnicity

The journalist was born on September 22, 1951, in Mount Kisco, New York, the U.S. He belongs to multiracial (English, Scottish, German, and Jewish) ancestry.

His parent’s names are Barbara Winslow (née Grant) and Arthur Ochs “Punch” Sulzberger Sr.  They got separated when Arthur was five years old. And he was then raised by his mother in the Episcopalian faith. 

His grandfather’s name is Arthur Hays Sulzberger and likely his great-grandfather is Adolph Ochs. Arthur’s sister Karen Alden Sulzberger, is married to author Eric Lax.

In which school did Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. attend?

Arthur studied at The Browning School in New York City. And in the year 1974, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Tufts University.

Moreover, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. graduated from the Harvard Business School’s program for management development in 1985.

Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr.: Career, Professional life

Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. used to work as a reporter in North Carolina from 1974 to 1976. And then he works as a  London Correspondent for the Associated Press in the United Kingdom from 1976 to 1978.

He joined The MalNew York Times as a correspondent in 1978. And he moved to New York working as a metro reporter in 1981. No sooner he was appointed assistant metro editor.  Arthur worked in various business departments from production and corporate planning from 1983 to 1987.

The journalist played the main role serving as the first chairman of that civic organization in the development of the Times Square Business Improvement District in Jan 1992.

Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. was named assistant publisher and followingly deputy publisher in Jan 1987. Arthur became the publisher of The New York Times in 1992 and chairman of The New York Times Company in 1997. Moreover, the journalist worked as the chairman of the Times board until December 31, 2020. Arthur currently served on the board of the Mohonk Preserve.

Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr.: Salary, Net Worth

The New York Times has a net worth of around $50 billion. And Sulzberger family governed it since 1896 and they have 13% of its shares.

Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. so must have a good earning from his career. His net worth is around $16 Million.

Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr.: Rumor, controversy

Arthur was arrested at protest rallies in the 1970s while he was opposed to the Vietnam War.

What are the body stats of Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr.?

Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. has an average height and weight. Yet its exact measurements are unknown.

Talking about his appearance, he has light brown colored eyes and grey hair.

Social media

Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Jr. isn’t active on various social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook account.

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