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What was Sheryl Sandberg’s role at Facebook?

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Sheryl Sandberg was recruited as Facebook’s chief operating officer in 2008. Founder Mark Zuckerberg felt that someone more experienced in management was needed to supervise the daily operations of the company. Sandberg’s advertising strategy and her close partnership with Zuckerberg were seen as crucial ingredients in Facebook’s success and allowed the company to finally become profitable.