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Sheryl Sandberg speaks during a forum in San Francisco.
  • Sheryl Sandberg is leaving Meta's board of directors after 12 years.
  • Sandberg remained on the board after stepping down as COO in 2022.
  • Sandberg praised Mark Zuckerberg in her announcement and said she would continue to advise Meta.

Sheryl Sandberg said Wednesday she's leaving her position on the board of directors at Meta after 12 years.

Sandberg served as the COO of Facebook, and then Meta, for over 14 years before stepping down in 2022 while remaining on the board.