Meta policy chief Joel Kaplan plans to depart in 2027

First reported by Bloomberg at · Updated · 9 sources

Kaplan will leave after more than 15 years at Meta, having helped build its relationships with Republicans and the Trump administration. The Information reports that his departure is planned for next year, while Business Insider says he will stay through the midterm elections and a transition period.

  • According to The Economic Times, Kaplan took Meta's top policy role in January last year.

Covered by 9 publishers within 5 hours of the first report.

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Bloomberg Meta’s Chief Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan Departing · Alexandra S. Levine
The Information Meta’s Global Affairs Chief Joel Kaplan to Leave in 2027 · Jyoti Mann
The Economic Times Meta's global affairs officer Joel Kaplan to leave company after 15 years
Business Insider Meta's policy chief Joel Kaplan is leaving after 15 years · Charles Rollet
New York Times Joel Kaplan, Meta’s Global Policy Chief, to Leave After 15 Years · Eli Tan
The Next Web Meta’s policy chief Joel Kaplan will leave the company in 2027 · Cristian Dina
Wall Street Journal Meta Policy Chief Joel Kaplan to Leave Company · Meghan Bobrowsky
New York Post Meta’s Joel Kaplan to exit as global affairs chief after stint fostering closer ties with Trump · Thomas Barrabi
Financial Times Joel Kaplan to step down as Meta global affairs chief

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