James Freedman Aponte

James Freedman Aponte is a seasoned technology product executive currently serving as the Senior Director of Integrity & Support in Product Marketing & Development at Meta. He has over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, with a focus on product development and marketing strategies that enhance business integrity.

Professional Background

• Current Role: Senior Director, Integrity & Support, Product Marketing & Development at Meta since September 2022.

• Previous Positions at Meta:

  • Director, Business Integrity, Product Development & Marketing (March 2020 - September 2022)
  • Product Marketing Lead, Business Integrity, Ads Content (January 2019 - March 2020)

• Notable Past Experience:

  • Global Head of Strategy & Operations, Trust & Safety at Google (June 2015 - January 2019)
  • Vice President, Senior Product Manager at Merrill Lynch (September 2013 - May 2015)
  • COO and Co-Founder of Contratan.do (March 2011 - March 2014)
  • Vice President, Senior Product Manager at Bank of America (June 2010 - September 2013)

Education

• Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business.
• Master of Science (M.S.) from The George Washington University.
• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Georgia Institute of Technology.

Certifications and Honors

James holds a Professional Engineer (PE) license from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation. He has received several awards, including the 2013 President's Volunteer Service Award and recognition as a HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achiever in 2014.

Languages

He is bilingual, proficient in both Spanish and English, which enhances his ability to operate in diverse environments.

James Freedman Aponte's extensive background in product marketing and integrity roles, coupled with his leadership in significant tech companies, positions him as a key figure in the development of responsible technology practices at Meta.12