Meta Australia and New Zealand’s industry director Ellie Rogers has announced her departure from the parent company of Facebook.
Rogers, who has previously held positions at Carat, Profero and Ikon Communications, took to LinkedIn to share her news.
“After nearly a decade, my time at meta has come to an end and I am now looking for my next leadership and board positions,” she said.
“The recent economic downturn has affected the work of many, and the support I’ve witnessed and felt myself for those also impacted has been heart warming. I’m beyond grateful to meta, and our partners and proud of the incredible things we achieved together.”
Rogers said that as part of Meta ANZ’s executive leadership team the business grew to becoming the multi billion dollar company it is today. “We helped small and big business grow their customer base and we had a lot of fun creating memories & friendships that will last forever,” she said.
Rogers noted that over the last fortnight, she was reminded to two things.
“1. Community is everything and the Australian marketing community really holds its own. To everyone who has called to check in, sent flowers, sent gin, sent me a funny memory, shared leadership roles or messaged me with kind words – it means a lot,” she said.
“2. When one door closes another door opens. I will always cherish my time at meta, but the prospect of being part of the next company’s growth journey is exciting. Two weeks on and I’ve had some fantastic conversations and looking forwards to 2023,” she added.
Looking ahead, Rogers said that she will take the next three months to be with her family and slow down. She added that she will be on the look out for her next leadership and board roles in the new year.
Rogers’ departure from Meta comes after announced 11,000 workers were going to be laid off following revenue collapse, last month.
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