Facebook's policy chief sent this apology email to a woman who accused him of sexism just days before he quit
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Elliot Schrage, Facebook's departing vice president of communications and public policy.
Facebook's vice president of communications and public policy, Elliot Schrage, sent an apology email to a female investor who accused him of sexism just days before announcing his departure.
"You've been committed to our mission throughout and have always seen the potential that comes when people can connect to others and build community. Thank you," Zuckerberg said in a comment under Schrage's Facebook post announcing his decision to quit.
Natasha Lamb
Natasha Lamb.
Lamb asked us not to publish the email in full, but it was titled "Our interaction -- and Facebook's commitment," and contained a fulsome apology for his "poor choice of words."
"I want to apologize directly for my comments when we met at the FB shareholder meeting," Schrage wrote. "I shouldn't have expressed myself - and should never express myself - in ways that can correctly be interpreted as insulting or offensive. I was wrong to do so. I respect shareholders who shed light on important issues and push companies like ours to act thoughtfully and responsibly."
Lamb said his apology "adequate" and she now considers the matter closed.Facebook told Business Insider this week that it has repeatedly listened to Lamb's concerns. It added that it has paid men and women equally for the past three years, across its operations globally.
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