Sarah Wynn-Williams

Sarah Wynn-Williams is a former Facebook executive and whistleblower, known for her bestselling memoir 'Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed and Lost Idealism'. This book details her experiences working within Meta, formerly Facebook. Wynn-Williams has recently gained significant attention due to ongoing legal action initiated by Meta, which has impacted her public speaking engagements. Notably, she was prevented from speaking at the Hay Festival due to legal advice from Meta's lawyers, forcing her to remain silent on stage. Despite this, Wynn-Williams, alongside the late Virginia Giuffre, was jointly awarded the Freedom to Publish prize at the British book awards. This award recognizes her courage in sharing her story and her book's contribution to discussions about power and idealism within large tech corporations. Her current newsworthiness stems from the direct legal pressure exerted by Meta and her simultaneous recognition for her bravery in publishing her account.