CurrentCurrent · in office since 2004
Rank #13 Globally

Mark Zuckerberg

Founder, Chairman & CEO of Meta (2004–Present)

NASDAQ: META•Internet & Tech•United States
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Quick Answer & Tenure Summary

Mark Zuckerberg has served as Founder, Chairman & CEO of Meta for 22 years 9 months (8,317 days), holding office continuously since Feb 4, 2004. At present, Mark Zuckerberg ranks as the #13 longest-serving chief executive among tracked global leaders in the database.

In Office
22 years 9 months
8,317 days
Start Date
Feb 4, 2004
Appointed 2004
End Date
Present
Active executive
Age at Appointment
19 years old
Born May 14, 1984

Executive Succession & Corporate Facts

Predecessor
None (Founding CEO)
Successor
Active (In office)
Global Tenure Rank
#13 Longest-Serving CEO in Database (View Full Rankings →)
Company Founded
Feb 4, 2004 (Menlo Park, California)
Known Aliases
Mark Elliot Zuckerberg

Tenure Milestones & Transition Timeline

Feb 4, 2004Source ↗

Thefacebook Launched

Launched Thefacebook from his Harvard dormitory room.

May 18, 2012Source ↗

Meta NASDAQ IPO

Led Facebook to the largest technology IPO in history at a $104 billion valuation.

Oct 28, 2021Source ↗

Corporate Rebranding to Meta

Announced corporate restructuring and brand transition from Facebook to Meta Platforms.

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