Meta hires former Trump advisor Dina Powell McCormick as president and vice chair

In a significant move, Meta has appointed Dina Powell McCormick, a former advisor to Donald Trump, as its new president and vice chair. Announced on Monday, this strategic hire aims to bolster Meta's leadership team as the company navigates its next phase of growth. Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, expressed confidence in Powell McCormick's capabilities, stating that her extensive experience in global finance and her robust international relationships position her perfectly to guide the company. In a blog post, Zuckerberg emphasized her unique qualifications to help shape Meta's strategic direction. Before her new role at Meta, Powell McCormick served as the deputy national security advisor under President Trump. The former president praised her appointment on Truth Social, highlighting her talents and previous contributions to the Trump Administration. Powell McCormick's career also includes significant roles under Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during the George W. Bush administration and a notable 16-year tenure at Goldman Sachs, where she held senior leadership positions. Additionally, just last week, Meta brought on Curtis Joseph Mahoney, a former Microsoft legal executive and deputy U.S. trade representative during Trump's presidency, further expanding its leadership team.