Facebook (NASDAQ: FB) hired two new executives—a general counsel and a vice president for global communications—as the social media giant is working on rebuilding its reputation and regaining users’ trust after suffering a series of privacy and security scandals.
Controversies plagued Facebook after the 2016 presidential election, when foreign operatives including Russians flooded its platform with fake news. After that, other problems came out including the Cambridge Analytica data scandal, which prompted congressional and regulatory investigations. The social network giant’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized and accepted responsibility for its mistakes.
Jennifer Newstead will help Facebook fulfill its global mission
On Monday, Facebook announced the appointment of Jennifer Newstead as its new general counsel. She will be responsible for overseeing he social media giant’s global functions around the world.
Newstead is currently serving as legal adviser to the United States Department of State. Prior to joining the government agency, she was a partner in the law firm of Davis, Polk & Wardwell LLP and represented clients in cross-border regulatory, enforcement and litigation matters.
