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Who is Sheryl Sandberg and what’s her net worth?

SHERYL Sandberg became a household name in 2012 due to her career at Facebook.

At the time, she was elected to the platform's board of directors, making her the first woman to hold the title.

 Sheryl Sandberg is Facebook's COO
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Sheryl Sandberg is Facebook's COOCredit: AFP

Who is Sheryl Sandberg?

Born August 28, 1969, in , Sheryl Sandberg, 52, is known as an American business executive, billionaire, and philanthropist.

Aside from joining on its board of directors, she is also the company's chief operating officer (COO), a position she has held since 2008.

She is also the founder of .

In 2012, she was named as one of Time magazine's most influential people, and she released her , Lean In: Women, Work, And The Will To Lead, the following year.

When Sandberg is not working, she can typically be found

She welcomed a with her second husband Dave Goldberg, who passed away in 2015.

Goldberg was known as an American management consultant and businessman who founded LAUNCH Media and served as the CEO of SurveyMonkey.

What is Sheryl Sandberg's net worth?

Due to Sandberg's successful career, she has been able to amass an extensive .

As of June 2022, she has an estimated net worth of $1.6billion, according to her .

In 2015, Sandberg reportedly made $715,385 in base salary, a $1,265,193 bonus, $15,465,667 in stock awards and $1,252,724 in "all other compensation".

This came to a total pay package of $18.69 million (£14.44 million).

 Sheryl Sandberg joined Mark Zuckerberg's company in 2008
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Sheryl Sandberg joined Mark Zuckerberg's company in 2008Credit: Getty

Is Sheryl Sandberg leaving Meta?

Sandberg announced on June 1, 2022, that she is

The news was first announced on Facebook in a , though a reason for her departure was not given.

"The debate around social media has changed beyond recognition since those early days. To say it hasn't always been easy is an understatement," Sandberg wrote, via CNN.

"But it should be hard. The products we make have a huge impact, so we have the responsibility to build them in a way that protects privacy and keeps people safe."
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg later commented on the post, writing: "The end of an era. In the 14 years we've worked together, you've architected our ads business, hired great people, forged our management culture, and taught me how to run a company.
"I'm going to miss working alongside you every day, but grateful to have you as a lifelong friend. Thank you for all you've done for me and my family, for our company, and for millions of people around the world. You're a superstar."

When did Tom Bernthal and Sheryl Sandberg get married?

Tom and  met in 2019 and subsequently  in February 2020.

On August 20, 2022, the couple tied the knot in .

Expressing excitement about her wedding, Sheryl made an  post on August 20, 2020, which included a photo of herself and Tom in an outdoor setting, with the : "MARRIED ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️."

Similarly, Tom shared the same picture on his Instagram profile with the : "After both experiencing loss, @sherylsandberg and I weren't sure we would ever find love again.

"Over the last three years, we've merged our lives and blended our families. Our wedding today was a dream come true."

Sheryl's two  with her late husband, , and Bernthal’s three children were all members of the bridal party.

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