Donald Edward Newhouse is an American businessman and the co-owner and President of Advance Publications, a massive, privately held media conglomerate. Born in New York City in 1929, his fortune is rooted in the family media empire founded by his father, Samuel Irving Newhouse Sr. (d. 1979), in 1922.

Newhouse was educated at Syracuse University. After his father's death, Donald and his late brother, Samuel I. Newhouse Jr. ('Si'), inherited and successfully managed the immense empire, which includes the prestigious Condé Nast (publisher of Vogue, Vanity Fair, and The New Yorker) and numerous newspapers across the U.S. His career has been defined by his steady hand in overseeing the newspaper operations and the family's diversified media investments.

Donald Newhouse assumed the role of President of Advance Publications, guiding the conglomerate that became one of the largest media companies in the world. His structural role involves overseeing the family's vast holdings, which expanded through the purchase of dozens of newspapers and the growth of Condé Nast's iconic magazine portfolio. The family's controlling stake, managed through private trusts, is the structural reason for their fortune's stability, allowing them to pursue long-term, non-public strategies.

The family's current strategy focuses on leveraging their immense influence through major minority stakes in high-growth digital assets. Advance Publications is a major shareholder in Charter Communications and Reddit (owning a substantial 30 percent stake). His family's wealth is secured by the long-term value of these media and information assets.

Donald Newhouse's social impact is structural, stemming from Advance Publications' role in shaping American media and journalism. His family's commitment to editorial independence provides a major civic contribution to a free press. His personal philanthropy focuses heavily on education and health.

The family's major philanthropic gift established the renowned Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, providing a structural contribution to media education.

Donald Newhouse maintains the highly professional, discreet style of a media magnate. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects the stability and intellectual credibility of his vast media empire. He is known for being private, despite his high-profile holdings.

Residing in New York City, his luxury is the immense security and autonomy derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to the stewardship of his family's media legacy and his profound commitment to education and the arts.