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Sheryl Sandberg

Sheryl Sandberg - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornAugust 28, 1969
Age56
BirthplaceWashington, D.C., USA
Zodiac SignVirgo - (see also Sheryl Sandberg's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRooster
GenerationGeneration X
Known ForCOO of Facebook (Meta Platforms, Inc.), author of 'Lean In', advocate for women in business

Intro

Sheryl Sandberg is an American technology executive, philanthropist, and author, best known for serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Facebook (now Meta Platforms, Inc.) from 2008 to 2022. Recognized for her leadership in scaling the company and her advocacy for women in business, she is also the author of the bestselling book 'Lean In.'

Early Life & Background

Sheryl Sandberg was born in Washington, D.C., and raised in North Miami Beach, Florida. She excelled academically and attended Harvard College, where she graduated summa cum laude in economics in 1991. Sandberg later earned her MBA from Harvard Business School in 1995.

Career Highlights

  • Chief Operating Officer of Facebook (Meta Platforms, Inc.) from 2008 to 2022
  • Vice President of Global Online Sales and Operations at Google prior to joining Facebook
  • Author of the bestselling book 'Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead' (2013)
  • Founded LeanIn.Org, a nonprofit focused on women’s empowerment
  • Served as chief of staff to U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Lawrence Summers

Trivia

  • She is credited with making Facebook profitable through the development of its advertising model.
  • She was listed among Time's 100 most influential people several times.
  • She experienced personal tragedy with the sudden death of her husband, Dave Goldberg, in 2015.
  • Sandberg has been widely recognized for her advocacy for gender equality in the workplace.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Sheryl Sandberg?

Sheryl Sandberg is 56 years old.

When was Sheryl Sandberg born?

Sheryl Sandberg was born the 28 August 1969.

Where is Sheryl Sandberg from?

Washington, D.C., USA.

On Her Birth-Day

About August 28th, 1969, in brief:

  • Historical events: American actor and musician Jack Black was born on August 28, 1969, in Santa Monica, California. He is known for his roles in films such as 'School of Rock' and as the lead vocalist of the band Tenacious D.
  • Day of the week: August 28th, 1969 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Honky Tonk Women by The Rolling Stones
  • #1 UK song: Saved By The Bell by Robin Gibb
  • Popular movie: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid directed by George Roy Hill

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheryl_Sandberg
  2. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sheryl-Sandberg
  3. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4256534/
  4. https://www.biography.com/business-leaders/sheryl-sandberg