Meta CSO Dave Wehner Leaves for AI Startup After 14 Years

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.