January 17, 2025 12:59 PM IST
Mark Zuckerberg criticized former chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg for Facebook’s commitment to inclusivity during a meeting with Trump adviser Stephen Miller.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg criticized former COO Sheryl Sandberg for Facebook’s current “culture” during a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump’s advisor Stephen Miller, the New York Times reported. reported. The tech billionaire is said to have the opportunity to “rebuild America” on “President Trump’s terms,” the outlet said.
What did Mark Zuckerberg say?
According to the newspaper, Mr. Zuckerberg blamed Mr. Sandberg for Facebook’s inclusivity initiatives that allowed employees to express themselves in the workplace. Meta’s CEO reportedly says he will no longer oppose President Trump’s crackdown on DEI culture, including diversity, equity, and inclusion. The tech mogul also reportedly said new guidelines and job cuts would begin to “reset the company.” This DEI culture has been adopted not only by Meta but also by several American companies in recent years.
The newspaper also reported that Zuckerberg said he would focus on developing high-tech products from now on, according to people who attended the meeting.
Who is Sheryl Sandberg?
She served as Facebook’s chief operating officer, retiring in 2022. However, she is still part of the advisory board of Meta, Facebook’s parent company. Before joining Facebook, he worked as an economist at the World Bank and previously served as chief of staff to then-U.S. Treasury Secretary Larry Summers.
A Harvard MBA, she founded Sandberg Bernthal Venture Partners with her husband, Tom Bernthal. In addition to her professional accomplishments, she has also written two books: “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead” and “Lean In for Grades.”
Recent controversies regarding Mark Zuckerberg:
During a podcast with Joe Regan, Mehta faced backlash for his comments about the 2024 Indian elections. “So 2024 was a big election year around the world. Like in a number of countries where elections were held, including India, the incumbent lost basically every election,” Zuckerberg said. said. Meta later apologized, saying it was an “inadvertent mistake.”
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