Facebook gets temporary leadership after sudden departure of MD Stephen Scheeler

February 13, 2017 10:17

Facebook Australia is under temporary local leadership following the abrupt departure of Stephen Scheeler, who was elevated to the role in 2015.

Facebook seeking a new Australian MD after the departure of Stephen Scheeler

It is understood Facebook’s group industry director, Paul McCrory, will fill the role while the social media giant conducts an internal and external search for a replacement.

Asked about Scheeler’s sudden departure, a spokesperson for Facebook said: “We confirm that Stephen Scheeler is no longer with the company”.

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Simon Canning

Simon Canning was Mumbrella's marketing and advertising editor from 2015-2017. In a career spanning journalism and communications over more than 30 years Simon has become one of Australia’s most respected analysts and commentators on the advertising, marketing and media industries. A regular commentator on radio and TV, Simon has also worked in media in the US and UK .

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2 COMMENTS

Nick 13 Feb 17

There is no link to this departure and the measurement issues. It is a global platform so it would make no sense to make a move on a regional MD.

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Take a Closer Look 10 Mar 17

I don’t think this departure has anything to do with the numbers…I think you might find (if you dig a little deeper) there has been a few ‘sudden’ departures lately. Might have something to do with internal culture…possibly even the big B word #justsaying.

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