Nick Clegg, who is the president of global affairs at Meta, has declared he will resign to allow his deputy, Joel Kaplan, to take the helm.
Background of Clegg and Kaplan
Before his role at Meta, Clegg was the deputy prime minister of the UK and led the Liberal Democrats party. Joel Kaplan, the new president, has been with Meta since 2011, where he managed US public policy. He has a history in politics, having worked under former US President George W. Bush.
Clegg's Departure Announcement
Clegg shared his decision on Facebook, noting it was "the right time" for him to leave. He described his time at Meta as "an adventure of a lifetime!" and recognized the "significant scrutiny and controversy" the company has dealt with during his tenure.
"I feel proud of the work I’ve done leading and supporting teams throughout the company, ensuring that ongoing innovation can go together with greater transparency and accountability, along with new forms of governance," stated Clegg.
Implications of the Leadership Change
Many observers interpret this change as Meta's effort to rebuild its relationship with President-Elect Donald Trump, who is set to assume office this month. Trump had been banned from Facebook and Instagram in 2021 after the Capitol riots, but Meta reinstated his accounts in 2023.
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