Sheryl Sandberg

Sheryl Sandberg is an American technology executive, author, and philanthropist best known for serving as chief operating officer of Meta Platforms (Facebook) from 2008 to 2022.

Sheryl Sandberg is an American technology executive and author, best known as the former COO of Meta Platforms (Facebook). She founded LeanIn.Org and wrote the book *Lean In* on women's leadership.

Who is Sheryl Sandberg?

Born on August 28, 1969, in Washington, D.C., Sandberg studied at Harvard and earned degrees in economics and business. She worked in government and at Google before joining Facebook in 2008. Her business acumen helped drive massive growth at Meta, and she stepped down as COO in 2022.

Career at Facebook and Meta

Sandberg became Facebook's chief operating officer in 2008 and was a key figure in building the company's advertising business and global operations. She oversaw the transition to Meta and remained a board member until January 2024. Her tenure made her one of the most prominent women in tech.

Lean In and advocacy

Sandberg's 2013 book *Lean In* encouraged women to pursue leadership roles and address workplace gender inequality. The book spawned LeanIn.Org, which runs Lean In Circles — peer-support groups for women. Her advocacy extends to philanthropy and public speaking on corporate governance and equality.