Facebook has made an internal hire to fill the chief technical officer position vacant since Bret Taylor’s departure last summer — Mike Schroepfer, formerly the company’s vice president of engineering.
Facebook Names Mike Schroepfer As New CTO
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Mediabistro Event
Lisa Raphael (left), the social media producer at Katie Couric's daytime talk show Katie, is one of our featured speakers in Mediabistro's upcoming Social Media Marketing Boot Camp, an online event and workshop starting June 6, 2013. Lisa will share a case study on how the hit show uses Twitter to build interest and buzz around upcoming segments. Learn more about our our twelve event speakers and register here.
Discover Marketing Secrets Behind Katie's Twitter Success
Lisa Raphael (left), the social media producer at Katie Couric's daytime talk show Katie, is one of our featured speakers in Mediabistro's upcoming Social Media Marketing Boot Camp, an online event and workshop starting June 6, 2013. Lisa will share a case study on how the hit show uses Twitter to build interest and buzz around upcoming segments. Learn more about our our twelve event speakers and register here. Facebook EMEA VP/Managing Director Joanna Shields To Become CEO Of U.K.’s Tech City
Facebook Vice President and Managing Director for Europe, the Mideast, and Africa Joanna Shields became the latest passenger on the train carrying high-profile executives departing the social network, as she announced that she will join Tech City Investment Organisation, a venture sponsored by the U.K. government and aimed at helping London’s East End create its version of Silicon Valley.
Facebook Preferred Marketing Developers Manager Adam Gerston Joins Shift
Adam Gerston, one of the leaders of Facebook’s Preferred Marketing Developers program, became the latest high-profile executive to leave the social network, and he will join Shift as vice president of strategic partnerships.
Facebook Seattle Office Head Ari Steinberg Leaving
Facebook Director of Engineering Ari Steinberg booked his ticket out of the social network, confirming to TechCrunch that Friday will be his last day, and that he is leaving to found a travel startup.
VP Of Corporate Communications Joe Lockhart Leaving Facebook
Facebook Vice President of Corporate Communications Joe Lockhart will become the latest high-profile executive to depart the social network, with Politico reporting that he will return to the East Coast and begin consulting.
Facebook Designer Ben Blumenfeld Leaving
Longtime Facebook Designer Ben Blumenfeld became the latest employee of the social network to head for the exit door, telling TechCrunch he will become co-director of Designer Fund.
Two More Executives Out The Door At Facebook
The revolving door continues to spin at Facebook, as Wednesday’s announcement by Director of Platform Partnerships Ethan Beard that he was leaving the company was followed shortly thereafter by similar proclamations from Platform Marketing Director Katie Mitic and Mobile Platform Marketing Manager Jonathan Matus.
Director of Platform Partnerships Ethan Beard Is The Latest Top Exec To Leave Facebook
Director of Platform Partnerships Ethan Beard became the latest high-level departure from Facebook, announcing his decision in a post on his Facebook page.
Director of Product Management Carl Sjogreen Leaving Facebook
Facebook Director of Product Management Carl Sjogreen, best known for leading the social network’s charge ahead with its open graph application platform, announced Tuesday that he is leaving the company, offering no details about his next role.
CTO Bret Taylor Leaving Facebook
Facebook Chief Technology Officer Bret Taylor announced that he will leave the social network later this summer to start a company with Kevin Gibbs, founder and tech lead of the Google App Engine and creator of Google Suggest.
