December 20, 2025 – New York & Bengaluru – Dina Powell McCormick, the former deputy national security adviser under President Donald Trump, has resigned from the board of directors at Meta Platforms Inc. (META), effective immediately. Her departure comes just eight months after joining the board, signaling a shift in her role at the social media and technology giant.

While she steps down as a board member, Powell McCormick may continue advising Meta in a broader strategic capacity, according to sources familiar with the matter. Her advisory role could focus on investments, strategic counsel, and corporate growth initiatives, though Meta has confirmed it does not currently plan to fill her vacated board seat.

Powell McCormick’s Career and Impact

Dina Powell McCormick brings decades of experience in both the public and private sectors. She spent 16 years at Goldman Sachs, holding senior leadership positions where she oversaw sustainability programs, inclusive growth initiatives, and led the firm’s impact investing business.

In the public sector, Powell McCormick has served in high-profile roles, including:

• Deputy National Security Adviser during Donald Trump’s first term
• Senior White House adviser
• Assistant Secretary of State under Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during the George W. Bush administration

Her combination of financial expertise, government experience, and strategic insight has made her a sought-after adviser for global corporations navigating complex regulatory, economic, and investment landscapes.

Context: Meta’s Board Expansion

In April 2025, Meta’s board expanded to 15 members, adding Powell McCormick alongside Patrick Collison, CEO of Stripe. The expansion aimed to bring more diverse experience and expertise to the company’s governance structure. Other notable members of Meta’s board include:

• Marc Andreessen, co-founder of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz
• Tony Xu, CEO of DoorDash

With Powell McCormick stepping down, Meta retains a wealth of knowledge on corporate governance, strategic investing, and sustainable business practices through its remaining board members and her potential advisory contributions.

Future Role at Meta

Though no longer a board member, Powell McCormick may continue providing strategic advice and counsel to Meta, particularly on:

• Investment opportunities and portfolio strategies
• Sustainable growth and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives
• Long-term strategic planning for global expansion

Sources indicate that Meta values her expertise and anticipates that her advisory contributions could influence major corporate decisions even without formal board participation.

Implications for Meta and Tech Governance

Powell McCormick’s resignation highlights a growing trend in the tech industry where executives and board members transition into advisory roles to focus on strategic guidance without the fiduciary responsibilities of formal board membership. This shift can allow companies to retain top-level expertise while streamlining governance structures.

Meta’s decision not to immediately replace her board seat suggests confidence in the existing board’s capacity to manage governance responsibilities while leveraging Powell McCormick’s insights as needed.