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Sheryl Sandberg Departs from Meta's Board, Completing Her Exit from the Company

Former COO Leaves Legacy of Profitability and Gender Parity, Raises Questions on Racial Diversity

  • Sheryl Sandberg, former COO of Meta, has announced her departure from the company's board, marking her complete exit from the company.
  • Sandberg joined Facebook, now Meta, in 2008 and served as COO until her resignation in August 2022.
  • During her tenure, she was instrumental in turning Facebook into a profitable company, generating billions in advertising revenue.
  • Sandberg's departure from the board leaves a 50-50 gender ratio among the remaining members, but raises questions about racial diversity.
  • Post-Meta, Sandberg plans to focus on women's issues in the workplace and there is speculation about her potential entry into politics.
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