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Former Meta Chief Operating Officer sheryl sandberg On Wednesday, it was announced that she would resign from the company's board of directors.
“With my heart filled with gratitude and my head filled with memories, I have informed the Meta Board that I will not be running for re-election this May,” Sandberg said in a statement. “After I left the COO role, I remained on the board to ensure a successful transition. Under Mark’s leadership, Javi Olivan, Justin Osofsky, Nicola Mendelsohn and their team has proven beyond any doubt that the Meta business is strong and doing well. “I feel now is the right time to retire as I am positioned for the future. , I intend to serve as an advisor to the company and support the Meta team at all times.”
Sandberg, the founder of Lean In and former chief operating officer of Facebook, joined the social media giant in 2008 after spending nearly seven years at Google. In 2012 she became a director of the company.
Sandberg announced his departure from Meta in mid-2022 following multiple controversies that have plagued the company and damaged its reputation among users, lawmakers and investors.
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BOSTON, MA – JUNE 8: Sheryl Sandberg speaks at the U.S. Conference of Mayors on June 8, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Paul Marotta/Getty Images) ((Photo by: Paul Marotta/Getty Images)/Getty Images)
The company is also the subject of an antitrust investigation and has been grilled for its lack of efforts to combat hate on its platform.
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“Serving Facebook and then Meta as COO for 14 and a half years, and as a member of the Board of Directors for 12 years, has been the opportunity of a lifetime. I would like to thank Mark for believing in me and his partnership and friendship. I will always be grateful to him for that kind of person. He is truly a once-in-a-generation visionary leader and an equally wonderful friend who has been there for me through the good times and the bad.” Berg continued. “I will always be grateful to my colleagues and teammates at Meta for everything they have worked with and taught me over the years. I am especially grateful for their friendship and the guidance they have given me.'' Over the years, I have managed products that have meant so much to people around the world. ”
