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Chris Cox is an engineer, born on September 2, 1982 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. That puts Chris Cox at 43 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes New Trier High School and Stanford University.
My Take
What strikes me about Chris Cox is how rare his arc is: an early Facebook engineer who climbed to chief product officer, left, and was then asked back. That round trip tells me people trusted his judgment about what to build, not just his ability to build it. He has never been a public showman, but the products he shaped touch billions daily, and that quiet, durable influence interests me far more than louder reputations. I respect engineers who think in terms of human behavior rather than just code, and Cox seems to belong squarely in that camp. A genuine architect of the modern internet.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chris Cox
- Name (Japanese)
- クリス・コックス
- Reading
- くりす・こっくす
- Born
- September 2, 1982 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dog
- Origin
- Atlanta, Georgia, United States
- Occupation
- engineer
2. Background
- High school
- New Trier High School
- University
- Stanford University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris%20Cox%20(manager)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4919691
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Chris Cox born?
Born September 2, 1982 (age 43).
Where is Chris Cox from?
Chris Cox is from Atlanta, Georgia, United States.
What does Chris Cox do?
Chris Cox works as engineer.