Nick Clegg

Nick Clegg served as Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and now works as President of Global Affairs at Meta Platforms, navigating the intersection of technology and society. After spending five years at the European Commission, where he managed aid projects in Central Asia and handled trade negotiations with China and Russia, Nick Clegg transitioned to a distinguished political career. He was elected as an MEP for the East Midlands in 1999, serving as the Trade and Industry spokesman for the European Liberal Democrat and Reform group before concluding his term in 2004. Clegg’s domestic political career advanced significantly when he was elected Liberal Democrat MP for Sheffield Hallam in 2005.

During his tenure as an MP, he held key positions including Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on Europe and Shadow Home Secretary. In 2007, he was elected Leader of the Liberal Democrats. A pivotal moment arrived in May 2010, when he was appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Lord President of the Privy Council, serving in a coalition government until May 2015. Following his parliamentary tenure, Clegg transitioned into the technology sector, joining Facebook, Inc.

In this expanded role, he continued to drive Meta’s global strategy on regulatory affairs, content governance, and platform integrity, frequently defending the company’s practices amidst public scrutiny. He is set to depart Meta Platforms in January 2025, concluding an impactful tenure at the forefront of global technology policy.