Bridgit O'Donovan has exited her role as APAC head of communications, product and corporate at Meta.O’Donovan was with the company for nine years, initially joining as communications manager for Facebook in APAC.During her tenure, she led regional communications across Meta’s portfolio of apps, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Threads. She also worked across areas such as AI, AR/VR and wearables.In a LinkedIn post, O’Donovan said her decision to leave comes as she looks to shape a new phase of work with more focus on personal priorities.She noted that she leaves the company with gratitude and acknowledged the teams she worked with across product, policy, partnerships, marketing and legal.Following her exit, O’Donovan will focus on two projects. One is The Lazy Dumpling, a series of walking tours centred on women’s stories and heritage in Singapore. The other involves building a community aimed at helping women develop practical AI skills and confidence in adopting AI.She described feeling “grateful, proud, and genuinely excited” about the next phase.