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Meta CSO Dave Wehner Leaves for AI Startup After 14 Years

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A split-screen image showing Dave Wehner transitioning from a Meta office setting to a futuristic AI startup environment.

Dave Wehner leaves Meta to become CFO at Fireworks AI.

Key Highlights

Meta Chief Strategy Officer Dave Wehner is stepping down after 14 years to join an early-stage AI startup. Susan Li will absorb his strategic duties.

Dave Wehner is stepping down as Chief Strategy Officer at Meta after a 14-year run at the social media giant. He plans to join an early-stage artificial intelligence startup, pointing to a strong mission alignment and his wish to return to a smaller ecosystem.

Leadership Shift And Strategic Consolidation

Susan Li will take over Wehner’s strategic responsibilities as part of a leadership consolidation following his departure. Wehner previously held the position of Chief Financial Officer at the company before transitioning to strategy.

  • Dave Wehner: Departing Chief Strategy Officer after 14 years.
  • Susan Li: Current CFO absorbing strategic responsibilities.
  • Target: A four-year-old artificial intelligence startup.

Wehner expressed enthusiasm for the new venture as he transitions out of his long-term executive role.

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