Facebook board seat
- Last Updated: 5:32 PM, June 26, 2012
- Posted: 11:56 PM, June 25, 2012
Facebook said COO Sheryl Sandberg is joining the company’s board, making her the first female board member for the social network.
Sandberg, who joined Facebook in 2008 to create a business model for the young company, was described by CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a statement as his “partner” and essential to the company’s “growth and success.” “Her understanding of our mission and long-term opportunity, and her experience both at Facebook and on public company boards makes her a natural fit for our board,” said Zuckerberg.
Facebook has come under fire from corporate governance advocates over having no women on the board.
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Sheryl Sandberg
