Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Businesswoman |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 12/06/1973 |
| Age | 52 years |
| Birthplace | Cairo, Egypt |
Latest News about Dina Powell McCormick
01/2026
Dina Powell McCormick was appointed President and Vice Chair of Meta Platforms, Inc. in January 2026, following her service on Meta's board from April to December 2025. She transitioned to this role from BDT & MSD Partners, where she served as Vice Chairman and President of Global Client Services, bringing over 25 years of experience in global finance, national security, and economic development to the technology company.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Habib |
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| Other Name | Dina Habib Powell |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Lavender Gray |
| Hair Color | Medium Ash Brown |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Ursuline Academy of Dallas, Texas |
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| College/University | University of Texas, Austin |
| Degree | A bachelor's degree in humanities |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married | ||||
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Family
| Father | Onsi Habib (a former captain in the Egyptian Army) |
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| Mother | Hoda Soliman (psychologist and social worker) |
| Siblings | 2 |
| Children | 2 (from her first marriage) |
Career
| Overview | Dina Powell McCormick has had an extensive career in both the public and private sectors. She began her political journey working as a legislative assistant and quickly rose through the ranks in various governmental roles, including as Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, where she became recognized in the Arabic-speaking world. After leaving government, she transitioned to Goldman Sachs in 2007, becoming a managing director and eventually a partner, leading major corporate initiatives including global head of sovereign business, global head of sustainability and inclusive growth, and serving on the management committee. She led initiatives such as 10,000 Women, 10,000 Small Businesses, and One Million Black Women. In 2017, she served as Deputy National Security Advisor. She departed Goldman Sachs in May 2023 to join BDT & MSD Partners as vice chair, president, and global head of client services. She served on Meta's board from April to December 2025 before being appointed president and vice chair of Meta in January 2026. |
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| Government Service | Assistant to the President for Presidential Personnel, Assistant Secretary of State for Educational and Cultural Affairs, Deputy Undersecretary of Public Affairs and Public Diplomacy, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy (2017-2018) |
| Goldman Sachs Tenure | 2007-2023 (16 years); roles included Managing Director, Partner, President of Goldman Sachs Foundation, Head of Impact Investing Business, Global Head of Sovereign Business, Global Head of Sustainability and Inclusive Growth, Member of Management Committee |
| Board Memberships | Meta Platforms, Inc. (2026-present), Exxon Mobil Corporation (2023-present), Robin Hood Foundation (Chair), National Geographic Society (Trustee), Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts (Trustee), Mount Sinai Hospital (Board Member), Atlantic Council (Board Member) |
| BDT & MSD Partners Tenure | 2023-2026; Vice Chairman, President of Global Client Services, Partner |
| Meta Tenure | Board Member (April-December 2025); President and Vice Chair (January 2026-present) |
Social Media
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Dina Powell was born into a middle-class, Coptic Christian family in Cairo, Egypt, and moved to the United States at a young age. | |
| 2. She initially struggled with English when her family migrated to the USA. | |
| 3. Dina developed her professional skills by working for two Republican members of the Texas State Senate during her college years. | |
| 4. She became the youngest person to hold the position of Assistant to the President for Presidential Personnel at the age of 29. | |
| 5. Powell was named a Great Immigrant by the Carnegie Corporation for her significant contributions to American society. | |
| 6. She has co-authored a book titled 'Who Believed in You: How Purposeful Mentorship Changes the World' with her second husband. | |
| 7. She joined Goldman Sachs without a background in finance, guided by a philosophy of taking leaps of faith rather than extensive planning. | |
| 8. She was instrumental in Goldman Sachs' role in the 2019 initial public offering of Saudi Aramco. | |
| 9. She is the second woman ever to serve as Chairman of the Board of the Robin Hood Foundation. | |
| 10. She worked on the foundations that led to the Abraham Accords, the first peace treaties with Israel and Arab nations in 50 years. |