UFC boss Dana White and two others to join Meta board
Published On Jan 6, 2025, 9:35 PM
Meta has announced that Dana White, the CEO of UFC, along with John Elkann from Exor and Charlie Songhurst, a former Microsoft executive, will join its board of directors. This move seems to signal a potential warming relationship between Meta and Donald Trump, as more Republican allies are brought into the fold, especially in light of Trump's upcoming inauguration. Zuckerberg stated that the new members will help Meta tackle opportunities in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
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Dana White's appointment to the Meta board highlights a strategic move by the company to possibly strengthen ties with conservative political figures ahead of the 2024 elections, which could enhance their user engagement and advertising strategies among that demographic. This political alignment, along with discussions on expanding into AI, suggests that Meta may see growth if these initiatives succeed.
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