Meta Adds UFC CEO Dana White, Ferrari's John Elkann, and Charlie Songhurst to Board

Jan 6, 2025, 09:17 PM

Meta Platforms has announced the appointment of Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), to its board of directors. White expressed enthusiasm about joining Meta, stating, "I love social media. And I'm excited to be a small part of the future of AI and emerging technologies." Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, welcomed White along with new board members John Elkann, executive chairman of Ferrari, and Charlie Songhurst, highlighting their valuable expertise as the company explores opportunities in artificial intelligence (AI), wearables, and the future of social media. White noted that he has "never been interested in joining a board of directors until I got the offer to join Meta's board," emphasizing his belief in the future of social media and AI.