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Exclusive: Joel Kaplan leaving Meta after 15 years as policy chief

Joel Kaplan, Meta's chief global affairs officer and top lobbying chief, is leaving the tech giant after a 15-year tenure. Multiple outlets reported that Kaplan plans to step down following a transition period and the midterm elections. Kaplan served as a vital link between the social media company and conservative political circles, including the Trump administration. His departure marks a significant leadership shift for Meta as the company navigates ongoing regulatory scrutiny and evolving global policy challenges.

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  • ✓ Joel Kaplan is leaving Meta after 15 years as policy chief and chief global affairs officer.
  • ✓ Kaplan plans to step down after a transition period and the midterms.
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Multiple major news organizations reported that Meta's global affairs officer and policy chief Joel Kaplan is departing the company.

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  1. Meta Global Affairs Chief Joel Kaplan Steps Down After 15 Years

    Joel Kaplan, Meta's chief global affairs officer and top lobbying chief, is leaving the tech giant after a 15-year tenure. Multiple outlets reported that Kaplan plans to step down following a transition period and the midterm elections. Kaplan served as a vital link between the social media company and conservative political circles, including the Trump administration. His departure marks a significant leadership shift for Meta as the company navigates ongoing regulatory scrutiny and evolving global policy challenges.

    Why it matters

    Kaplan joined Meta in 2011 after serving in the George W. Bush administration, eventually rising to oversee the company's global policy and lobbying efforts worldwide. His tenure included steering the tech giant through numerous high-profile political controversies, content moderation debates, and legislative battles across multiple continents. The timing of his exit follows years of managing complex geopolitical relationships on behalf of the company.

    What is confirmed

    • Joel Kaplan is leaving Meta after 15 years as policy chief and chief global affairs officer.
    • Kaplan plans to step down after a transition period and the midterms.

    What to watch next

    • An official announcement or internal memo from Meta detailing Kaplan's exact departure date
    • The naming of a successor to take over Meta's global affairs and policy operations
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    5. Axios — Exclusive: Joel Kaplan leaving Meta after 15 years as policy chief
    6. Politico — Meta's lobbying chief plans to leave the tech giant
    7. The New York Times — Joel Kaplan, Meta’s Global Policy Chief, to Leave After 15 Years
    8. Reuters — Meta's global affairs officer Joel Kaplan to leave company after 15 years
    9. Bloomberg.com — Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan Departing
    10. Financial Times — Joel Kaplan to step down as Meta global affairs chief
    11. WSJ — Meta Policy Chief Joel Kaplan to Leave Company
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