Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg Announces Engagement to Boyfriend 4 Years Younger

▲Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Facebook [Image source=Reuters News Agency]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jae-hee] Sheryl Sandberg (50), Facebook Chief Operating Officer (COO), widely known in Korea for books such as "Lean In" and "Option B," announced her engagement to her boyfriend, who is four years younger, via Facebook on the 3rd (local time).

On that day, Sandberg posted on Facebook, "Engaged! Tom, you are my everything. I couldn't love you more."

Sandberg's fianc?, Tom Versel (46), is the founder and CEO of Kelton Global, a Los Angeles-based global consulting firm.

In response to this post, Versel commented, "I really love you, Sheryl. Nothing excites me more than spending the rest of our lives together."

Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO, also left a comment saying, "Congratulations," and added, "You two are great matches for each other. Wishing you happiness."

The two reportedly met through Rob Goldberg, the brother of Sandberg's ex-husband. Sandberg lost her husband, Dave Goldberg, five years ago. Dave Goldberg died after hitting his head when he fell while using a treadmill.

Afterward, Sandberg wrote a book titled "Option B" in 2017 about overcoming grief following her husband's passing.

Meanwhile, Sandberg has two children with her late husband Dave Goldberg. Versel is known to have three children. Versel is also known as the brother of actor John Versel, who appeared in the drama "The Walking Dead."

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