Meta announced the appointment of Dana White and two other new members to its board of directors following Sir Nick Clegg's resignation.
Board Appointments
Meta has appointed Dana White, president of UFC, John Elkann, CEO of European investment company Exor, and Charlie Songhurst, a tech investor and entrepreneur, as new members of its board of directors. These appointments follow Sir Nick Clegg's resignation as president of global affairs. Meta CEO and Founder Mark Zuckerberg stated that the trio will add valuable experience and expertise to address the future challenges in technology development.
Reactions and Dana White's Comments
Dana White, who has been the CEO of UFC following its merger with WWE in 2023, expressed his excitement about contributing to Meta's growth. He emphasized that social media and AI are the future and is eager to share his insights and experience with the company. White is also a friend of Mark Zuckerberg, and they have collaboratively discussed AI integration in UFC's ranking systems.
Other Appointments and Political Ties
John Elkann, founder of Exor and chairman of Ferrari, expressed his readiness to contribute his experience in technology innovation at Meta. Charlie Songhurst, previously at Microsoft, has been advising Meta on AI strategies. In addition to these appointments, Dana White's close ties with US President-elect Donald Trump have sparked interest and criticism, considering Meta's historical tensions with Trump.
The inclusion of Dana White, John Elkann, and Charlie Songhurst in Meta's board strengthens the company and may impact further strategic decisions, especially in AI and social media directions.
