Exclusive: Joel Kaplan leaving Meta after 15 years as policy chief — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-joel-kaplan-leaving-meta-after-15-years-as-policy-chiefContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Meta Global Affairs Chief Joel Kaplan Steps Down After 15 Yearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-joel-kaplan-leaving-meta-after-15-years-as-policy-chiefhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/exclusive-joel-kaplan-leaving-meta-after-15-years-as-policy-chief#u152458Sat, 24 Oct 2026 16:02:39 +0000Joel 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 mattersKaplan joined Meta in 2011 after serving in the George W.