Attorneys are investigating the use of company resources by outgoing Meta Platforms Inc chief executive Sheryl Sandberg.
Attorneys are investigating outgoing Meta Platforms Inc chief executive Sheryl Sandberg’s use of company resources over many years, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. this. Meta was formerly known as Facebook.
Several employees were interviewed in connection with Meta’s investigation, Facebook’s parent company, the WSJ reported, adding that the investigation has been ongoing since at least last fall.
Meta and Sandberg did not immediately respond to Reuters’ request for comment.
Among the activities under scrutiny is the work of the Meta employees to support Sandberg’s foundation, Lean In, and work towards the writing and promotion of her second book, “Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy,” the report adds.
Earlier in June, Sandberg, whose close partnership with CEO Mark Zuckerberg has driven the growth of the world’s largest social network, announced his departure from the company after 14 years.
Chief growth officer Javier Olivan will take over as chief executive, although Zuckerberg said he has no plans to directly replace Sandberg’s role in the company’s existing structure.
Sandberg says she will continue to serve on Meta’s board after leaving the company in the fall.
