**Dina Powell McCormick Resigns from Meta Board After Eight Months**
Dina Powell McCormick, a member of the Meta Platforms board appointed by founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg, has stepped down from her position after just eight months. Reports from Bloomberg and Reuters indicate that her last day on the board was December 19, as confirmed by a regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Sources suggest that Powell McCormick is contemplating an advisory role with Meta, where she would continue to collaborate with company leadership on various strategic matters, including investments. It appears that Meta does not plan to appoint a replacement for her on the board.
**Who is Dina Powell McCormick?**
Dina Powell McCormick previously served as the deputy national security adviser under President Donald Trump during his first term. In November, she and her husband, Pennsylvania Republican Senator Dave McCormick, attended a dinner hosted by Trump for Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as reported by the New York Times. Currently, she holds the position of president of global client services at investment firm BDT & MSD Partners. With 16 years of experience in senior leadership roles at Goldman Sachs, Powell McCormick has overseen sustainability initiatives and led the company’s impact investing efforts. Additionally, she has served as a senior White House adviser and as assistant secretary of state under Condoleezza Rice during President George W. Bush’s administration.
**Meta’s Board Expansion**
Mark Zuckerberg has made several changes to Meta’s board in recent years, including five new appointments in the past year alone. Alongside Powell McCormick, he has brought in Patrick Collison, CEO of financial technology company Stripe, and Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, who is also a Trump ally. Reports indicate that Meta aims to expand its board to 15 members, with current members including Marc Andreessen and Tony Xu.
In conclusion, Powell McCormick’s resignation marks a significant shift in Meta’s board dynamics, as the company continues to evolve its leadership structure and strategic direction.
**FAQ**
**What role did Dina Powell McCormick have at Meta?**
Dina Powell McCormick served on the Meta Platforms board, where she was involved in strategic decision-making before resigning after eight months.
