History of Adam Mosseri in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 14, 2025

Adam Mosseri is an American businessman best known as the head of Instagram. Prior to leading Instagram, he was a long-time executive at Facebook (now Meta Platforms), the parent company of Instagram. His career is primarily centered around social media and technology management, focusing on product development and strategy within the context of large social networking platforms. As the head of Instagram, he is responsible for the overall direction and management of one of the world's most popular social media applications.

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January 23, 1983: Adam Mosseri Born

On January 23, 1983, Adam Mosseri was born. He is an American businessman and the head of Instagram.

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2003: Started Blank Mosseri Design Consultancy

In 2003, while studying at NYU, Adam Mosseri started his own design consultancy called Blank Mosseri, which focused on graphic, interaction, and exhibition design.

2005: Graduated from NYU

In 2005, Adam Mosseri graduated from New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study with a bachelor's degree in information design.

2007: Joined TokBox

In 2007, Adam Mosseri joined TokBox as the company's first designer.

2008: Joined Facebook as Product Designer

In 2008, Adam Mosseri joined Facebook as a product designer.

2009: Became Product Design Manager at Facebook

In 2009, Adam Mosseri became a product design manager at Facebook.

2012: Became Design Director for Facebook's Mobile Apps

In 2012, Adam Mosseri became the design director for Facebook's mobile apps.

2015: Recognized as a Facebook "Power Player" by Business Insider

In 2015, Business Insider recognized Adam Mosseri as a Facebook "Power Player."

2016: Spokesperson for Facebook's stance on "fake news"

After the 2016 presidential election, Adam Mosseri became the spokesperson for Facebook's stance on "fake news."

2016: Became Vice President of Product for Facebook

In 2016, Adam Mosseri became the vice president of product for Facebook.

2017: Keynote Speaker at International Journalism Festival

In 2017, Adam Mosseri was a keynote speaker at the International Journalism Festival in Perugia, Italy.

May 2018: Named Instagram's Vice President of Product

In May 2018, Adam Mosseri was named Instagram's vice president of product.

May 2018: Vice president of product for Facebook

In May 2018, Adam Mosseri was the vice president of product for Facebook.

September 2018: Resignation of Instagram Founders

In September 2018, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger resigned as founders of Instagram.

October 1, 2018: Became Head of Instagram

On October 1, 2018, Adam Mosseri assumed the role of head of Instagram, following the resignation of the photo-sharing app's founders.

2018: Vocal about Facebook's role in security during Cambridge Analytica scandal

During the 2018 Cambridge Analytica scandal, Adam Mosseri was one of the few Facebook executives who was vocal about Facebook's role in providing security and trustworthy news.