Meta appoints Alex Schultz as its first chief data officer, marking a new leadership role focused on data strategy and decision-making. Multiple outlets report the appointment as part of Meta’s broader efforts to expand its use of data and AI across its organization. In a statement quoted by The Hindu, Schultz says his focus in the new role is helping “transform how Meta learns and makes decisions in the AI era.” The leadership change is described as a move to strengthen Meta’s data-driven approach and improve how data informs operations. While details of specific responsibilities are not fully outlined in the provided summaries, the appointment establishes a dedicated executive position for overseeing data-related efforts. The announcement indicates Meta is organizing its executive structure to better support AI integration, with Schultz tasked with guiding how the company uses data to enhance learning and decision processes.