Meta’s Policy Chief Nick Clegg Steps Down: A New Era in Tech and Politics
Nick Clegg steps down as Meta’s policy chief, replaced by Republican Joel Kaplan ahead of Trump’s second term.
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Meta’s Policy Chief Nick Clegg Steps Down: A New Era in Tech and Politics
In a major leadership shift, Nick Clegg, the long-standing president of Meta's Global Affairs team, announced that he is stepping down from his position after an impactful tenure at the company. This announcement, made on January 2, 2025, has sparked significant attention in both the tech industry and political circles. Clegg’s resignation marks a pivotal moment for Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, which has been at the center of political and regulatory scrutiny over the years. This change comes as Meta seems to be signaling a strategic shift in its approach to public policy, especially in anticipation of a new presidential administration. Nick Clegg's Tenure at Meta: Navigating Big Tech’s Political Waters Nick Clegg’s tenure at Meta began in 2018 when he was appointed as the company’s Vice President of Global Affairs. Before joining Meta, Clegg had a distinguished political career as the former Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 2010…
