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Joel Kaplan to step down as Meta global affairs chief
Joel Kaplan is stepping down as Meta’s global affairs chief.
He is a Republican political operative and a key adviser to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Meta is the company behind Facebook and Instagram.
Kaplan’s role involves the company’s global affairs, though no further details of his duties were given.
His departure changes a senior role at Meta.
The reason for his decision and the date he will leave were not stated.
No information was given about who will replace him.
Joel Kaplan will leave Meta in 2027, after the US midterm elections, a company representative confirmed.
Kaplan is Meta’s chief global affairs officer and a close adviser to CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
He joined Meta in 2011 to lead its US public policy operations.
He took charge of the company’s global policy operations shortly before Donald Trump began his second presidential term in early 2025.
His departure will end nearly 16 years at the company.
- Who
- Joel Kaplan, Meta’s chief global affairs officer.
- What
- He is set to leave Meta.
- When
- In 2027, following the US midterm elections.
- Where
- Meta Platforms.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Kaplan joined Meta to lead its US public policy operations.
He became Meta’s vice president of global public policy.
Kaplan became Meta’s president of global affairs, taking over from Nick Clegg.
Kaplan is set to leave Meta following the US midterm elections.
- Role
- Meta chief global affairs officer
- Joined Meta
- 2011
- Global public policy role
- Vice president from 2014
- Became president of global affairs
- January 2025
- Planned departure
- 2027, following the US midterm elections