Joel Kaplan — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Chief Global Affairs Officer at Meta
Served as Vice President for US Public Policy at Facebook
Held role as Executive Vice President for Public Policy and External Affairs at Energy Future Holdings
Identified as an American political advisor, lobbyist, and attorney

Biography

Joel Kaplan is the Chief Global Affairs Officer at Meta. He is an American political advisor, lobbyist, and attorney, born in 1969. Kaplan was announced as president of global affairs in January 2025.

Prior to his current role at Meta, Kaplan served as the Vice President for US Public Policy at Facebook. He also held the position of Executive Vice President for Public Policy and External Affairs at Energy Future Holdings.