Shocking Claims About Sheryl Sandberg Emerge in New Memoir

NEW DELHI, India — A new memoir titled “Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism” has surfaced, making startling allegations about Sheryl Sandberg‘s conduct during her tenure as chief operating officer at Facebook. Former employee Sarah Wynn-Williams claims in her book that Sandberg behaved inappropriately, including urging a young assistant to “come to bed” during a private flight.

The memoir suggests that during a European trip, Sandberg, along with her then-26-year-old assistant, referred to as “Sadie,” shared intimate moments, such as stroking each other’s hair and taking turns resting in each other’s laps. In one instance, Sandberg reportedly instructed Sadie to purchase lingerie for both of them, resulting in a bill totaling $13,000, according to coverage by The New York Times.

Wynn-Williams, who worked at Facebook for seven years, details in her memoir that Sandberg allegedly became visibly upset when she declined an invitation to join her in “the only bed on the plane” during a private flight.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, vehemently rejected Wynn-Williams’ allegations. A spokesperson stated that Wynn-Williams was dismissed from her position due to “poor performance” and accused her of making misleading claims about the company and its executives. “This is a mix of out-of-date and previously reported claims about the company and false accusations about our executives,” the spokesperson told The New York Post.

Further emphasizing the company’s stance, the spokesperson remarked, “Eight years ago, Sarah Wynn-Williams was fired for poor performance and toxic behavior, and an investigation at the time determined she made misleading and unfounded allegations of harassment. Since then, she has been paid by anti-Facebook activists, and this is simply a continuation of that work. Whistleblower status protects communications to the government, not disgruntled activists trying to sell books.”

The release of the memoir has reignited discussions surrounding work culture in major tech companies and the ethical behavior of executives in positions of power. Wynn-Williams’ claims and Meta’s swift rebuttal highlight the tensions and complexities of workplace dynamics in the tech industry.