Nick Clegg Steps Down, Joel Kaplan Takes Over As Meta’s Global Affairs Chief

Meta Platforms announced Joel Kaplan as its new Chief Global Affairs Officer, succeeding Nick Clegg. Kaplan, a prominent Republican and former Deputy Chief of Staff for policy under George W. Bush, joined Meta in 2011.

This leadership change coincides with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming inauguration. Kaplan previously reported to Clegg, who played a key role in content policy and elections during his tenure. Clegg, in social media posts, described this transition as the right moment for him to step down. Kevin Martin, another senior executive with Republican ties, will take over Kaplan’s previous role overseeing global policy. Meta’s leadership shifts align with its efforts to navigate evolving political and societal expectations around technology.