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Rafael Frankel
Head of Public Policy, Asia Pacific
Dr. Rafael Frankel is a leading expert in Asia-Pacific tech policy, government affairs, political-economics, business and investment. He was appointed Meta’s Head of Public Policy for Asia Pacific in March 2026.
Joining Meta in 2018, he previously served as Director of Public Policy for Southeast Asia. Dr. Frankel is also a member of the US-ASEAN Business Council Board of Directors. A former foreign correspondent, lecturer, and consultant in Bangkok, Tel Aviv and Washington, Rafael has 25 years of experience in The Asia Pacific and the Middle East. He received his PhD (International Relations) and MS (Foreign Service) from Georgetown University.
Joining Meta in 2018, he previously served as Director of Public Policy for Southeast Asia. Dr. Frankel is also a member of the US-ASEAN Business Council Board of Directors. A former foreign correspondent, lecturer, and consultant in Bangkok, Tel Aviv and Washington, Rafael has 25 years of experience in The Asia Pacific and the Middle East. He received his PhD (International Relations) and MS (Foreign Service) from Georgetown University.
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