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May Hartono is a seasoned design professional with extensive experience in leading creative teams across major technology companies. Currently serving as the Director and Global Head of Design at Meta for platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp since August 2021, May previously held the position of Global Head of Creative at Google, where responsibilities included managing brand design and visual systems for Google Devices and Services. May's career also includes significant roles at Nest Labs, focusing on brand and retail creative direction, and a solid foundation in branding and graphic campaigns from early experiences at Landor and Gensler. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Art in Graphic Design from ArtCenter College of Design and a Bachelor of Architecture from Waseda University.
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Meta’s mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Formerly known as Facebook, Meta is now the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger, and Reality Labs. Billions of users around the world use Meta apps and products to connect with others, find communities, and grow businesses. Facebook was founded in 2004, initially as a community for colleges and universities. It has since grown into a global platform with features including the News Feed, Stories, Groups, Watch, Marketplace, Reels, Dating, all aimed at helping people share life's moments and discuss what's happening, nurture and build relationships, discover and connect to interests, and create economic opportunity. Instagram was acquired by Facebook in 2012. Instagram Feed, Stories, Reels, Video, Live, Shops, and messaging are places where people and creators can express themselves and push culture forward through photos, video, and private messaging, and connect with and shop from their favorite businesses. Meta has two messaging apps: Messenger and WhatApp. Messenger allows chat, audio and video calls, and Rooms, while WhatsApp is best known as a secure messaging application facilitating private communication. More recently, Meta has moved into the augmented virtual reality space with Reality Labs. Meta Quest lets people defydistance with cutting-edge VR hardware, software, and content. Facebook Portal video calling devices help friends and families stay connected andshare the moments that matter in meaningful ways.