Facebook's Australia & New Zealand chief is set to leave company, according to a statement issued by the social networking site.
Paul Borrud, who was one of Mark Zuckerberg's earliest hirings and was charged with launching the global networking site down under, will leave the company next month to "spend more time with his family and pursue personal interests," the company said.
American-born Mr Borrud started with the company in 2006, first in the United States and then with the establishment of the Australia and New Zealand operations in March 2009.
"Facebook has been an amazing ride, from our early days as a start-up through to moving to Sydney and making Australia home,” Mr Borrud said.
The company is currently recruiting for the position.
Facebook is Australia's top social media website, with 83 per cent of social networkers naming Facebook as their main social networking platform, according to digital analysts Nielsen.
There are more than 10 million active Australian users on Facebook.
‘‘Paul has played a major role in the growth of Facebook’s advertising sales business,’’ the company said.
“We are grateful for Paul’s dedication and the contributions he has made to the company, and we wish him well as he takes some personal time with his family.”
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