As a new year begins, I have come to the view that this is the right time for me to move on from my role as President, Global Affairs at Meta. My time at the company coincided with a significant resetting of the relationship between 'big tech' and the societal pressures manifested in new laws, institutions and norms affecting the sector.
This high-profile leadership change is happening just three weeks before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Much of the technology world is trying to join Trump's good graces ahead of his second term.
By appointing a Republican to head Meta's policy team, the company may be signaling they're willing to work more closely with conservatives in the incoming administration.
Clegg noted on X that Kaplan is 'clearly the right person for the right job at the right time.' This indicates a strategic shift in Meta's approach to policy leadership.
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