Daniel previously supervised the company’s business development and the internet.org initiative, which helps millions of people connect to the internet.
In a post on Facebook, Cox confirmed that he is leaving the company after thirteen years.
Facebook new product direction needs new leaders
Cox believes that Facebook needs new leaders excited to complete its new product direction.
According to him, “As Mark has outlined, we are turning a new page in our product direction, focused on an encrypted, interoperable, messaging network. It’s a product vision attuned to the subject matter of today: a modern communications platform that balances expression, safety, security, and privacy. This will be a big project and we will need leaders who are excited to see the new direction through.”
Facebook appointed Will Cathcart to replace Daniels as the new head of WhatsApp. The company also promoted Fidji Simo to takeover Cathcart’s position as head of Facebook app.
Zuckerberg said Cathcart is “always focused on solving the most important problems for people and clear-eyed about the challenges and tradeoffs we face.” On the other hand, he said Simo is “passionate about building community and supporting creativity, and focused on building strong teams and developing future leaders.”
