Mark Zuckerberg throws Sheryl Sandberg underneath the bus for Fb work tradition in a gathering with Trump advisor

Jan 17, 2025 12:59 PM IST
Mark Zuckerberg, throughout a gathering with Trump advisor Stephen Miller, blamed former COO Sheryl Sandberg for Fb’s inclusivity initiative.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg accused former COO Sheryl Sandberg for the current “tradition” in Fb in a gathering with President-elect Donald Trump’s advisor Stephen Miller, reported the New York Instances. As per the outlet, the tech billionaire was informed he has the chance to “rebuild America” however on the “phrases of Trump.”
What did Mark Zuckerberg say?
Based on the outlet, Zuckerberg blamed Sandberg for Fb’s inclusivity initiative, which noticed workers embrace self-expression within the office. The Meta CEO will reportedly no longer stand in opposition to Trump’s crackdown on DEI tradition—variety, fairness, and inclusion. The tech mogul has additionally reportedly talked about that the brand new tips and layoffs might be initiated to “reset the corporate.” This DEI tradition has been adopted not simply by Meta however a number of firms in America in recent times.
Moreover, the outlet reported that, in accordance with individuals current on the assembly, Zuckerberg stated he would now solely give attention to constructing tech merchandise.
Who’s Sheryl Sandberg?
She served as Fb’s chief working officer and resigned in 2022. Nevertheless, she continues to be a part of the advisory board on Meta, Fb’s mum or dad firm. Earlier than becoming a member of Fb, she labored as an economist on the World Financial institution and was as soon as the chief of employees to then-US Treasury Secretary Larry Summers.
The Harvard MBA launched Sandberg Bernthal Enterprise Companions along with her husband, Tom Bernthal. Along with her skilled achievements, she has additionally authored two books, “Lean In: Ladies, Work, and the Will to Lead” and “Lean In for Graduates.”
Current controversy involving Mark Zuckerberg:
Throughout a podcast with Joe Regan, the Meta CEO confronted backlash as a result of his comment on the 2024 elections in India. “I imply 2024 was an enormous election yr all over the world and all these international locations, India, similar to a ton of nations that had elections and the incumbents principally misplaced each single one,” Zuckerberg stated. Meta later issued an apology, calling it an “inadvertent error”.

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