Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:FB) has announced the departure of Peter Thiel from the company’s board. A controversial figure, given its support for Donald Trump and the Gawker Media lawsuit, Thiel’s investments in Facebook rival start-ups also hogged headlines during his tenure. Q4 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more GoodbyeAs reported by CNBC, Peter Thiel is set to continue on Meta’s board until the next annual meeting, during which he will not stand for re-election. Thiel was the co-founder of PayPal Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:PYPL) and was a close figure for Mark Zuckerberg. One of Facebo…