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Ariana Finlayson

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Global Head of Social, WhatsApp for Business at Meta
📍 Brooklyn, New York, United States

Ariana Finlayson is the Global Head of Social for WhatsApp Business at Meta, where she leads global social media strategy. Her career began in editorial before she pivoted to social media and marketing, building expertise in community engagement and brand storytelling for B2B and consumer brands. She is a Hofstra University graduate and was named one of PRSA-NYs "15 Under 35" emerging leaders.

Outside of her corporate role, Ariana has a passion for education, having served as an adjunct professor at Syracuse Universitys Newhouse NYC program for five semesters. She actively supports students, small businesses, and colleagues impacted by layoffs, demonstrating a commitment to community building and mentorship. She is also exploring an interest in UX Research.

Interesting fact: She taught a course on "Social Platforms, Processes and Perspectives" to the next generation of communications professionals as an adjunct professor.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Global Head of Social, WhatsApp for Business
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Brooklyn, New York, United States
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Conversational Marketing
Her current role at Meta involves leading social strategy to drive customer adoption and retention for the WhatsApp Business app and platform through conversational experiences.
Community Building
She has led community engagement for Meta's business brands and demonstrates a personal passion for supporting communities through her feed, including students and small businesses.
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Career

Work history

4-2024
Global Head of Social, WhatsApp for Business
Meta
3-2022 - 4-2024
Head of Community, Global Business Marketing
Meta
11-2019 - 3-2022
Social Marketing Lead, Global Business Marketing
Meta
10-2019 - 11-2019
Senior Vice President of Social and Influencer, Corporate and Consumer Groups
Marina Maher Communications
8-2017 - 10-2019
Vice President of Social and Influencer, Corporate and Consumer Groups
Marina Maher Communications
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Education
B.A.
Hofstra University
2019 - 2019
Certificate
General Assembly
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