Who is Dina Powell McCormick? Meta’s new President has deep Washington ties

Dina Powell McCormick: Meta said that it appointed Dina Powell McCormick as its new president and vice chairman on Monday, a move that underscores the company’s focus on global strategy and growth.

Dina Powell McCormick Joins Meta as President and Vice Chairman

Powell McCormick, who briefly served on Meta’s board earlier last year before resigning in December, will now join the company’s management team to serve as a member of the company’s management team and will help guide its strategy and execution, as per a CNBC report.

Mark Zuckerberg Praises Powell McCormick’s Global Experience

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said in a statement, “Dina’s experience at the highest levels of global finance, combined with her deep relationships around the world, makes her uniquely suited to help Meta manage this next phase of growth as the company’s President and Vice Chairman,” as quoted by CNBC.


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Dina Powell: A Career Bridging Wall Street and Washington

Her career spans both Wall Street and Washington. Powell McCormick spent 16 years in senior leadership roles at Goldman Sachs and most recently served as an executive at BDT & MSD Partners. She has also held prominent government positions, including deputy national security advisor to US president Donald Trump and senior roles under Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during the Bush administration.

Meta’s Recent Hiring Trend Linked to Trump Administration Alumni

Her appointment marks the second recent hire at Meta with ties to the Trump administration. Earlier this month, Curtis Joseph Mahoney, who served as a deputy US trade representative under Trump's first term, was named the company’s new chief legal officer.

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Trump Reacts to Dina Powell McCormick’s Appointment

Trump celebrated Powell McCormick’s new role on his social media platform Truth Social, saying, “Congratulations to DINA POWELL MCCORMICK, WHO HAS JUST BEEN NAMED THE NEW PRESIDENT OF META. A great choice by Mark Z!!! She is a fantastic, and very talented, person, who served the Trump Administration with strength and distinction!,” as quoted by CNBC.

FAQs

When did Meta appoint Dina Powell McCormick?
Meta announced her appointment on Monday.

What role will Dina Powell play at Meta?
She will join Meta’s management team and help guide the company’s strategy and execution.