Nicholas Thompson is the CEO of The Atlantic, a role he’s held since February 2021. Under his leadership, The Atlantic has reached record-setting subscriber growth, become profitable for the first time in years, and earned multiple top honors—including three General Excellence awards at the National Magazine Awards and several Pulitzer Prizes.
Before The Atlantic, Thompson was Editor-in-Chief of WIRED, where he transformed its digital model, growing subscriptions dramatically and elevating editorial standards. His expertise spans journalism, technology, media strategy, and digital transformation—blending rigorous reporting with business acumen.
Thompson contributes to public discussion about AI and tech policy: he writes and speaks regularly about how advances in artificial intelligence and digital tools intersect with society, democracy, and ethics—shaping his vision for responsible media in the AI era.
