LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Times said on Monday that it had named Lewis D’Vorkin, previously a senior executive at Forbes, its top editor.

The announcement followed a sweeping management overhaul at The Times in August that resulted in the ouster of several senior leaders, including Davan Maharaj, who had served as both editor and publisher. At the time, Tronc, the parent company of The Times, installed Ross Levinsohn, a longtime media executive, as publisher.

Mr. D’Vorkin, 65, was most recently the chief product officer at Forbes, where he oversaw the company’s product, technology and editorial teams. While at Forbes, he broadened the company’s native advertising offerings, including a product called BrandVoice that allows advertisers to contribute material alongside Forbes articles. He has also worked at The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek and The New York Times.

“Lewis is one of the most transformational editors and digital innovators in the media industry and is exceptionally qualified to lead the evolution of the Los Angeles Times newsroom,” Mr. Levinsohn said in a statement. “He knows how to build a competitive, sustainable media business with global clout while preserving the highest standards of journalistic integrity.”