Facebook Communications Leader Stepping Down
This week reveals that many companies’ communications leaders are either stepping down from their roles or assuming new responsibilities.
Trade Journal Report Feb 8, 2019
GAINESVILLE, Fla., February 8, 2019 (swampstratcommsp19.tumblr.com) – This week’s report about the public relations industry, based on news provided by The Holmes Report, indicates that various companies are experiencing corporate changes. Communications professionals Kathryn Metcalfeand Michael Gondaassumed new highly ranked roles while Caryn Marooneystepped down from hers. Metcalfe was named Head of Communicationsfor the recently merged CVS Health. Similarly, Gonda became part of McDonald’s global communications teamafter leaving his position at Chobani. Marooney, on the other hand, decided to step down from her communications leader role at Facebook after dedicating eight years of her career to the company.
The reportdiscloses that on Wednesday morning, Marooney revealed her decision in a personal Facebook postto leave the company. After eight years working at Facebook, she has decided that it is time to “get back to her roots” and dedicate herself to the more technical aspect of the industry. In her post, Marooney indicated, “What makes this so hard is that I have more faith in Facebook than ever.” In her farewell publication, she also assured that she is helping the rest of the Facebook team look for a replacement to make the transition as smooth as possible. The Holmes Report states that Marooney’s departure is not the only one that Facebook is facing. Another member from the global communications team, Debbie Frost, also announced she would step down from her position. According to the report, in the face of both of these departures, Facebook is adjusting to numerous changes in the communications department.
This article explains a communications leader’s decision to step down from her role and dedicate herself to other interests. These are changes that must be expected in the industry, especially after someone has worked for the same company for many years. Professionals come to different companies and industries to implement their own knowledge and provide their expertise. After these have effectively aided the company’s overall goal, people decide to change the course of their careers and assume new challenges. The rest of the week’s reports, which highlight other professionals’ new responsibilities, further confirm this.
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