Meta Platforms Appoints Patrick Collison and Dina Powell McCormick to Board

By Bobby Samwell • Saturday, April 12 15:11 • Permanent Link

Meta (formerly Facebook) has announced the appointment of Patrick Collison and Dina Powell McCormick to its board of directors, effective April 15, 2025. Collison, the Co-Founder and CEO of Stripe, and McCormick, Vice Chair, President & Head of Global Client Services at BDT & MSD Partners, are expected to bring valuable experience and perspectives to the company.

Meta's current board members include notable figures such as Mark Zuckerberg, Peggy Alford, Marc L. Andreessen, John Arnold, John Elkann, Drew Houston, Nancy Killefer, Robert M. Kimmitt, Charlie Songhurst, Hock E. Tan, Tracey T. Travis, Dana White, and Tony Xu.

The company, which is focused on building the future of human connection powered by artificial intelligence and immersive technologies, has evolved beyond its initial platform, Facebook, to encompass apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp.

The addition of Collison and McCormick to Meta's board reflects the company's commitment to leveraging diverse expertise as it continues to explore new opportunities for growth and innovation in the coming years. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares -0.5% to a price of $543.57. For the full picture, make sure to review Meta Platforms's 8-K report.

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