Mark Zuckerberg co-founded Facebook in 2004 whilst studying at Harvard University, building it from a campus social network into one of the world's largest technology companies. He has served as Chief Executive since the company's inception, overseeing its public listing in 2012 and a series of major acquisitions including Instagram and WhatsApp.
In 2021, Facebook Inc was rebranded as Meta Platforms, reflecting a strategic shift towards immersive computing environments, including virtual and augmented reality hardware and software. Zuckerberg serves as Chairman and CEO of Meta, which remains among the most widely used social media and digital advertising businesses globally.
