Mark Zuckerberg might be the face of Facebook, but Sheryl Sandberg is the person who really runs the social media company. Since 2008, Sandberg has served as the chief operating officer (COO) of Facebook.
During Sandberg's time at Facebook, the social media network has emerged as one of the world's best tech companies. She manages numerous aspects of the company such as sales, communications, advertising, business development, and public policy. Sandberg is also the first woman to serve on the board of directors for Facebook. She has also served on the board of the Walt Disney Company.
Part of Sandberg's success at the company stems from her incredible background. She earned a bachelor's degree and an MBA at Harvard University during the 1990s. Sandberg worked for the United States government and Google. This happened before she was recruited by Zuckerberg to join Facebook.
Sandberg's story has also propelled her into being one of Silicon Valley's most influential female leaders. She has spoken on numerous occasions about the need for more women leadership opportunities. Sandberg's first book, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead, focuses on feminism and the barriers that are preventing women from taking leadership roles in business and in government. In 2017, she released her second book entitled Option B.
In 2017, Fortune Magazine ranked Sandberg among the most powerful women in business. She also regarded as one of the most important people in tech.
Here are 10 facts about Sandberg that will make you appreciate her more for all the incredible work that she has done.
