Fidji Simo

CEO

Palo Alto, California, United States19 yrs 3 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Led major video initiatives at Facebook, driving significant user engagement.
Cofounded Metrodora Institute, revolutionizing neuroimmune disorder care.
Extensive experience in executive leadership across multiple tech companies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in Healthcare and Social Media sectors with a strong focus on product strategy and innovation.

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E-commerceStrategyStart-upsBusiness StrategyOnline MarketingWeb AnalyticsBusiness DevelopmentMobile DevicesProduct MarketingMarketingBusiness PlanningAdvertisingProduct ManagementOnline AdvertisingVideo Advertising

Experience

Openai

2 roles

CEO, Applications

Promoted

Aug 2025 – Present · 7 mos

Board Member

Mar 2024 – May 2025 · 1 yr 2 mos

Shopify

Board Member

Dec 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

Instacart

2 roles

Chief Executive Officer

Aug 2021 – Aug 2025 · 4 yrs

Chair of the Board / Board Member

Jan 2021 – Nov 2025 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Metrodora institute

Cofounder, Metrodora

Jan 2021 – Jun 2025 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Cofounder of the Metrodora Institute and President of the Metrodora Foundation.
The Metrodora Institute is revolutionizing the diagnosis, treatment, and care of patients with neuroimmune disorders by seamlessly integrating care across multiple specialties. By enrolling patients in life-changing research and partnering with the best biotech companies in the neuroimmune space, we will accelerate research and progress towards a cure.

Facebook

5 roles

Head of the Facebook App

Mar 2019 – Jul 2021 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Leading the Facebook app.

Vice President - Video, Games, Monetization

Promoted

Jan 2017 – Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Heading Video, Games and Monetization at Facebook. In particular:
Launched and grew Facebook Live to 3.5 billion broadcasts.
Launched Facebook Watch, Facebook's new video destination, which is now available globally and has 400M monthly active users.
Launched and grew video advertising to be a large portion of Facebook's revenue.
Grew Instant Games to 20 billion game sessions in 2 years.
Managing a team of 700+ product managers and engineers.

Director of Product Management

Promoted

Jan 2014 – Jan 2017 · 3 yrs

Leading product development for Facebook Video and the creation and introduction of new video products such as Facebook Live, autoplay videos, VR video, etc.
Leading Monetization of the Facebook App, with a focus on mobile advertising that represents the vast majority of Facebook's revenue. Launched new ad products such as Video Ads, Lead Ads, Instant Experiences, Carousel ads, etc.
Leading News, and in particular the growth of Instant Articles and the creation of the Facebook Journalism Project.

Product Management

Promoted

Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 · 1 yr

Leading the team in charge of monetizing mobile and growing ads in News Feed, now the vast majority of Facebook App revenue.

Product Marketing - Advertising

Jan 2011 – Jan 2013 · 2 yrs

Led the launch of advertising in News Feed.

Cirque du soleil entertainment group

Board Member

Mar 2019 – Nov 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos

Ebay inc.

Strategy Manager

Jan 2007 – Jan 2011 · 4 yrs · San Francisco Bay Area

Incubation Group (2010-2011): Built out new growth businesses, such as eBay local commerce offerings (Milo.com integration).
eBay Spain (2009): International rotation in Spain to lead the launch of a new classifieds site under the eBay brand, "eBay Anuncios".
Strategy Group (2007-2009): Provided strategic recommendations to C-level executives on M&A, brand positioning, and competition. Started in Strategy at eBay France then moved to headquarters in the US in 2008.