At a Glance
- Dina Powell McCormick, ex-Trump deputy national security advisor, becomes Meta president and vice chairman
- She joins Meta’s management team to guide strategy and execution
- Trump praised the hire on Truth Social as a “great choice”
- Why it matters: The move signals Meta’s push for high-level government experience as it navigates global regulation and growth
Meta has elevated former Trump administration advisor Dina Powell McCormick to the roles of president and vice chairman, cementing her place on the company’s management team, according to a Monday announcement.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Powell McCormick will help steer the company’s overall strategy and execution during its next growth phase.
“Dina’s experience at the highest levels of global finance, combined with her deep relationships around the world, makes her uniquely suited to help Meta manage this next phase of growth as the company’s President and Vice Chairman,” Zuckerberg wrote in a blog post.
Powell McCormick’s Background
Powell McCormick most recently served as deputy national security advisor to President Donald Trump. Her government tenure also includes service under Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during the George W. Bush administration.
Before entering public service, she spent 16 years at Goldman Sachs, rising to partner and holding senior leadership positions.
Trump’s Reaction
Trump celebrated the appointment on Truth Social, posting:
“Congratulations to DINA POWELL MCCORMICK, WHO HAS JUST BEEN NAMED THE NEW PRESIDENT OF META. A great choice by Mark Z!!! She is a fantastic, and very talented, person who served the Trump Administration with strength and distinction.”
Recent Meta Hires
Powell McCormick’s promotion follows another high-profile Trump-era hire. Last week Meta brought on Curtis Joseph Mahoney, a former Microsoft legal executive who also served as deputy U.S. trade representative during Trump’s first term.
Strategic Implications
The dual appointments underscore Meta’s strategy of recruiting leaders with deep government and finance experience as the company confronts regulatory scrutiny worldwide and seeks to expand its metaverse and AI initiatives.
Key Takeaways
- Powell McCormick’s Goldman Sachs and White House background positions her to navigate both Wall Street and Washington
- Meta gains an executive with established global relationships at a pivotal regulatory moment
- Trump’s public praise highlights the bipartisan appeal of Powell McCormick’s credentials
- The hire aligns with Meta’s pattern of recruiting seasoned policy and business veterans
