David A. Thurm

Who is David A. Thurm?

David Thurm was named Chief Information Officer in September 2004. Mr. Thurm continues

to serve as vice president, real estate development, a position he has held since

2000. Among his responsibilities are overseeing the construction and development

of the Company's new headquarters in Manhattan, and for other building

projects. Previously he served as chief operating officer of New York Times Digital

since 1999.

From 1995 until 1999, Mr. Thurm was vice president of production at The New York

Times newspaper and oversaw the planning and construction of The Times's printing

facility in College Point, Queens. From 1991 until 1995, he served in a number of

real estate development positions.

Mr. Thurm joined The New York Times Company as an attorney in 1982 and was promoted

to senior attorney in 1988. He moved over to the newspaper in 1988 as director of

administration. Prior to joining the Times Company, Mr. Thurm was an associate at

the law firm of Rogers Wells since 1978.

Mr. Thurm received an A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1975 and a J.D. degree

from New York University School of Law in 1978.