Meta's former chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg announced Wednesday that she will step down from the company's board of directors this year and move into an in-house advisory role.
Sandberg, who served as the company's COO from 2008 to 2022, is stepping down to focus on philanthropy, but will remain on the company's board to “support a secure transition.”
The company's current management team feels that now is the right time to exit, as the Meta business has proven beyond doubt that it is strong and well-positioned for the future. Masu.” she wrote in a Facebook post.
“Serving Facebook and then Meta as COO for 14 and a half years and as a board member for 12 years was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” she wrote. “I will always be grateful to Mark. [Zuckerberg] For believing in me and for his partnership and friendship. He truly is a once-in-a-generation visionary leader and an equally great friend who will be there for you through good times and bad. ”
Her term as director is scheduled to end in May.
In a comment on the post, Zuckerberg thanked Sandberg “for his tremendous contributions to our company and community over the years.”
“Your dedication and guidance has contributed to our success, and I am grateful for your unwavering dedication to me and Meta over the years,” he added.
Sandberg's tenure at Meta saw the company grow from a social media site to a multimedia platform and technology giant. Much of her philanthropic work focuses on women's issues, including the treatment of women in the workplace, women's leadership, and support for survivors of sexual violence.
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