Facebook appoints former UK deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg as global head of communications

October 21, 2018 3:43

Former UK deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has become Facebook’s head of global policy and communications.

Clegg announced on his Facebook page that he is starting the role this week and he and his family would move to Silicon Valley at the beginning of next year.

In a Facebook video, Clegg explained his reasoning for joining the company, saying it came about after conversations with founder Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg.

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Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank was news editor at Mumbrella between June 2017 and June 2019. Previously he's covered business and technology issues for outlets ranging from The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald to the ABC and Business Spectator.

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Facebook appoints former UK deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg as global head of communications

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