Meta Names Dina Powell McCormick and Patrick Collison As Directors Amid Board Refresh

Meta Platforms Inc., the well-known tech company, is updating its board of directors, with Dina Powell McCormick and Patrick Collison joining as new members, starting from April 15.

Collision serves as both the co-founder and chief executive officer for the payments platform Stripe, whereas Powell McCormick holds the positions of vice chairman, president, and leader of international client services at the merchant bank BDT & MSD Partners.

* Collison is the boss (CEO) of a company called Stripe that handles online payments, and he also helped create it (co-founder).
* Powell McCormick works for a company called BDT & MSD Partners, which is a bank for businesses, as vice chairman. He’s also the president and in charge of taking care of clients from all over the world (head of global client services).

Powell McCormick boasts influential ties within the Republican political sphere. She held positions such as Deputy National Security Advisor under President Trump and Assistant Secretary of State during Condoleezza Rice’s tenure. Additionally, she is the wife of Republican Senator Dave McCormick from Pennsylvania.

In the past few months, both Collison and Powell McCormick have joined Meta’s board of directors. This move follows a previous announcement by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, where he introduced three new board members, including UFC CEO Dana White. In total, Meta has onboarded five new members in only four months.

Mark Zuckerberg stated, ‘Patrick and Dina join our board with a wealth of knowledge in assisting businesses and entrepreneurs.’ They each possess a strong dedication to fostering economic growth. Patrick has consistently worked towards increasing economic opportunities, while Dina has spent her career championing economic development and backing entrepreneurs. Their insights will undeniably benefit the businesses that depend on our services for expansion.’

Among WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook, Meta stands as a crucial business platform on the internet. I’m excited to assist them in capitalizing on the numerous opportunities that lie ahead,” stated Collison.

Powell McCormick expressed his eagerness to contribute his background in finance, government work, and economic growth to aid the individuals and businesses utilizing Meta’s platforms,” stated Powell McCormick.

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2025-04-12 00:54