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    Josef Desimone

    Executive chef at Google

    Josef Desimone, Executive Chef at Google

    Josef Desimone was the executive chef at Google and later at Facebook. He played a key role in building the culinary teams at both tech giants.

    Early Career

    • Desimone started his career at Google, where he set up their cafes.4
    • He was poached by Facebook in 2008 to become their executive chef.2

    Tragic Passing

    • On July 22, 2013, Desimone died in a motorcycle accident at the age of 44.13
    • Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced his passing, stating that Desimone had joined Facebook in 2008 and built their culinary team into a global operation.5

    Legacy

    • Desimone left a lasting impact on the food culture at both Google and Facebook.12
    • He was remembered fondly by his colleagues and friends for his passion for cooking and his warm personality.13

    Highlights

    Jul 26 · ocala.com
    Facebook executive chef had ties to area
    Facebook executive chef had ties to area
    Jul 25 · fastcompany.com
    Remembering Josef Desimone, Facebook and Google's Head Chef
    Remembering Josef Desimone, Facebook and Google's Head Chef
    Jul 24 · patch.com
    Former Google Chef, Facebook's Josef Desimone Died Monday - Patch
    Former Google Chef, Facebook's Josef Desimone Died Monday - Patch
    Facebook Chef Josef Desimone Died - Business Insider
    Jul 23 · stirileprotv.ro
    Josef Desimone, maestrul bucatar al companiei Facebook, a murit intr-un ...
    Josef Desimone, maestrul bucatar al companiei Facebook, a murit intr-un ...
    Facebook chef Josef Desimone killed in motorcycle accident
    Jul 22 · techcrunch.com
    Facebook Remembers Its First Chef, Josef Desimone, After Tragic ...
    Facebook Remembers Its First Chef, Josef Desimone, After Tragic ...

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    Location

    Mountain View, California, United States