Sheryl Sandberg left Facebook after 14 years

Sheryl Sandberg, who has been the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Meta, the parent company of Facebook for 14 years, has announced her resignation. She announced her resignation on her Verified Facebook page. Meta's share price plunged nearly 4 percent in the wake of his sudden resignation. Sandberg wrote on Facebook that she made the decision to devote time to her foundation and philanthropic work. However, Sheryl Sandberg will remain on the board of Meta. She will be replaced by another Facebook official, Xavier Olivan. Regarding the resignation, Sheryl Sandberg, 52, said that when she started working, she thought she would stay here for five years. However, 14 years have passed. Under her chieftaincy, Facebook earned about 120 billion dollars last year. Sheryl Sandberg has become one of the most recognized figures in the global business world as she puts forth the utmost talent and labor to transform Facebook from a startup to a multibillion-dollar advertising powerhouse. Meta and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg wrote in a post shortly after Sandberg's announcement, "She (Sheryl Sandberg) has taught me a lot and has been with me at many important moments in my life, both personally and professionally." Zuckerberg further wrote in his Facebook post, 'I will remember running this company with Sheryl. Her resignation marks the end of an era. Sandberg has created opportunities for millions of people around the world. She has contributed a lot to the success of today's Meta.’ Zuckerberg joined Facebook in 2008 when he was 23 years old. With Sandberg's leadership, the then-small company became one of today's strongest profit making organizations. Sheryl Sandberg was the key to becoming a social media giant. During her time last year, Facebook earned about 120 billion dollars.