Meta Platforms appoints Joel Kaplan as chief global affairs officer

Investing.com — Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META), the tech giant, has announced the appointment of Joel Kaplan, a notable Republican, as its new chief global affairs officer. Kaplan is set to replace Nick Clegg, according to a statement Clegg made on the social media platform Threads last Thursday.

Kaplan’s appointment comes in the lead-up to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump. Clegg, a former British deputy prime minister and previous leader of the United Kingdom (TADAWUL:4280)’s Liberal Democrats, joined Meta in 2018 and has since been at the helm of its global policy organization.

During his tenure, Clegg has been instrumental in handling key issues such as Facebook’s content policy and elections. He also played a significant role in establishing the company’s independent content oversight board. Clegg’s successor, Kaplan, is expected to take over these responsibilities in his new role as chief global affairs officer.

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