Meta has announced the appointment of Patrick Collison and Dina Powell McCormick to its board of directors, effective April 15, 2025. These two influential leaders bring vast experience in business strategy, entrepreneurship, and economic development. Their addition is expected to further strengthen Meta's commitment to helping businesses grow and thrive across its platform ecosystem, including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook.

A Powerful Addition to Meta's Leadership Team

Mark Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO of Meta, expressed excitement over the new appointments, highlighting the valuable perspectives both individuals bring to the company. "Patrick and Dina bring a lot of experience supporting businesses and entrepreneurs to our board. Patrick is deeply committed to expanding economic opportunity, and Dina has a long career advocating for economic development and supporting entrepreneurs. Their perspective will be extremely valuable to businesses that rely on our services to grow."

Patrick Collison: A Visionary in Financial Technology

Patrick Collison, Co-Founder and CEO of Stripe, joins Meta’s board with a focus on expanding economic opportunity. Stripe, the financial services company Collison co-founded with his brother in 2010, has revolutionized the way businesses accept online payments. Collison is also a co-founder of Arc Institute, a pioneering biomedical research institute, further showcasing his diverse expertise.

Patrick shared, "Between WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, Meta is one of the internet's most important platforms for businesses. I look forward to helping them navigate the abundant opportunities of the coming years."

Dina Powell McCormick: A Leader in Finance and Government

Dina Powell McCormick brings over 25 years of experience in finance, government, and economic development. Currently, Vice Chair, President, and Head of Global Client Services at BDT & MSD Partners, McCormick has had a distinguished career, including serving at Goldman Sachs as a partner and leading several significant economic programs. Her career also includes roles in U.S. government under Presidents George W. Bush and Donald J. Trump.

Dina expressed her excitement about joining Meta, saying, "I'm excited to bring my experience in finance, government, and economic development to support the people and entrepreneurs who use Meta's services."

Meta's Current Board Composition

The addition of Patrick Collison and Dina Powell McCormick expands Meta's board, which now includes industry leaders from a variety of sectors. The current board members are:

• Mark Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO, Meta

• Peggy Alford, Former Executive VP, Global Sales, PayPal Holdings, Inc.

• Marc L. Andreessen, Co-founder, Andreessen Horowitz

• John Arnold, Co-founder, Arnold Ventures

• Patrick Collison, Co-founder and CEO, Stripe, Inc. (effective April 15)

• John Elkann, CEO, Exor N.V.

• Drew Houston, Co-founder and CEO, Dropbox, Inc.

• Nancy Killefer, Retired Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company

• Robert M. Kimmitt, Lead Independent Director, Meta

• Dina Powell McCormick, Vice Chair, BDT & MSD Partners (effective April 15)

• Charlie Songhurst, Technology Investor

• Hock E. Tan, President and CEO, Broadcom Inc.

• Tracey T. Travis, Executive VP and Senior Advisor to the CEO, The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc.

• Dana White, President and CEO, Ultimate Fighting Championship

• Tony Xu, Co-founder and CEO, DoorDash, Inc.

Meta’s decision to welcome Patrick Collison and Dina Powell McCormick to its board marks a significant step in its ongoing commitment to entrepreneurial growth, economic development, and business support. As the company continues to evolve and expand its platform offerings, these new board members bring a wealth of knowledge and experience that will undoubtedly help businesses navigate new opportunities in the coming years.