Facebook’s PR chief leaving to start communications consultancy

Brandee Barker, the head of PR at Facebook, broke the news to All Things Digital ’s Kara Swisher that she’s leaving the social network after four years. In a statement, Facebook said: “We can confirm Brandee is leaving Facebook to start a communications consulting business focused on early stage tech companies. We are grateful for her dedication and the company has benefited greatly from her contributions.” Here’s what Swisher had to say about it: “Although the geeks a…