Nick Clegg joins Facebook as VP and Head of Global Affairs and Communications

Facebook has hired Sir Nick Clegg formerly the UK deputy Prime Minister, to the role of Head of Global Affairs and Communications. Clegg will take over his responsibilities in January. Clegg was the head of Liberal Democrats before he lost his seat in Parliament in 2017. His move to Facebook comes at a time when the organisation is facing increasing political pressure for regulation over issues of fake news and data security.