Facebook CFO Gideon Yu Leaving, Facebook Says Financials "Strong"

Facebook CFO Gideon Yu is leaving the company today, the Wall Street Journal and AllThingsD report. Facebook has confirmed the departure, and says the company is looking for a new CFO with “public company experience.”

Yu joined Facebook as CFO in 2007, replacing former CFO Mike Sheridan. He has since overseen several major rounds of equity and debt financing, including $240 million from Microsoft in 2007 as part of a preferred equity investment and strategic alliance that valued the company at $15 billion, $100

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Spring Special

Save 30% Off an ADWEEK Subscription Today!

View Your Options

Already a member? Sign in