Sheryl to exit Meta board

Sheryl Sandberg said she plans to leave Meta Platforms’ board of directors, less than two years after stepping down as the company’s chief operating officer.

Sandberg said in a Wednesday Facebook post that she will not stand for re-election to the board in May, and that she will serve as an adviser. She served on the board for about 12 years.

“With a heart filled with gratitude and a mind filled with memories, I let the Meta board know that I will not stand for reelection this May,” Sandberg wrote.

In response, Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg thanked her for her contributions.

Sandberg stepped down as CEO in 2022 after more than 14 years in that role. At the time, she said she would remain on the board.