Meta appoints Mahoney from Microsoft as its chief legal officer
Meta Names C.J. Mahoney as Chief Legal Officer
On Tuesday, Meta Platforms revealed the appointment of C.J. Mahoney as its new chief legal officer. Mahoney brings extensive experience from both the technology industry and the U.S. government.
According to his LinkedIn profile, Mahoney previously held a senior legal position at Microsoft and served as deputy U.S. trade representative during the first term of President Donald Trump.
Mahoney is set to begin his new responsibilities on Wednesday and will report directly to Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg.
In a statement, Zuckerberg highlighted Mahoney's exceptional legal background, enthusiasm for emerging technologies, and comprehensive understanding of the global regulatory landscape affecting the tech sector.
Jennifer Newstead, Meta's former chief legal officer, announced her departure late last year. She will become general counsel at Apple in March.
Newstead previously served as legal adviser to the U.S. Department of State. During her tenure at Meta, the company successfully defended against a U.S. government effort to reverse its acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp in November.
This leadership change comes as Meta faces mounting scrutiny from advocacy organizations and legal actions accusing the company of inadequately protecting young users from harmful material and misrepresenting the psychological risks associated with its platforms.
In response, Meta introduced several initiatives last year aimed at enhancing the safety of minors on its social media services.
Reported by Jaspreet Singh in Bengaluru; Edited by Alan Barona
Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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