UFC CEO Dana White among Zuckerberg's new hires for Meta's board

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Meta announced today the addition of three new members to its board of directors: Dana White, John Elkann and Charlie Songhurst . With this decision, the company seeks to "leverage its strategic and global experience to address the challenges and opportunities related to artificial intelligence , wearable devices and the future of human connection," according to the official website.


Both profiles are in tune with the new Republican government of Donald Trump and his vision of a liberal economy. Below, we analyze who these new characters are who will become part of the decisions of the company led by Mark Zuckerberg .

Who is Dana White?
Dana White, President and CEO of the UFC (Ultimate Fight Championship), is recognized as one of the most influential leaders in the sports industry. Under his direction, UFC has become a global power, producing more than 40 live events annually and reaching more than 975 million households in 170 countries. A sport that is beginning to gain more popularity in Spain, now that the Spaniard Ilia Topuria is world champion.

“I had never been interested in being part of a board of directors until I received the offer to join the Meta board. I am convinced that social media and AI are the future,” said White.

He is also a supporter of the Republican Party in the United States, and more moj database , of Donald Trump . He even attended his celebration after winning the election. The president-elect supported White in the early days, when the UFC was not yet taken seriously, more than 25 years ago, which has led to this relationship of friendship and mutual support being maintained to this day.

Who is John Elkann?
John Elkann, CEO of Exor and Executive Chairman of Ferrari and Stellantis, brings a global perspective and a strong track record in business leadership. With a career spanning from the transformation of Fiat to the creation of Lingotto, an investment firm, Elkann said he was honored to contribute to Meta's growth as one of the most influential companies of the 21st century.

Who is Charlie Songhurst
Finally, Charlie Songhurst, a technology investor and former head of global corporate strategy at Microsoft , is an expert in enterprise SaaS, AI, and deep tech. As part of his work at Microsoft, Songhurst has worked on key M&As such as Yahoo and Skype, and currently invests in over 500 startups around the world.

His profile has been highly technological since his beginnings in the working world, since before focusing his capabilities on corporate strategy, Charlie focused on the growth of the search engine sector with the emergence of Google .


What are Meta's objectives?
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the new members will bring a “ depth of experience and perspective ” that will be critical to the company’s next steps, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence and technological innovation.

Meta has remained committed to innovation and expanding its technological horizons. With the announcement of a diverse board of directors that includes executives from leading companies such as PayPal, Dropbox, Broadcom and DoorDash , the company seeks to consolidate its position as a key player in the development of emerging technologies.

Furthermore, it shows that it is aligned with the new US government regarding freedom of expression. Zuckerberg has thus announced changes to Meta's moderation policies to provide a space on social networks where you can express your opinion without fear (as long as you comply with the law and do not incite hatred). One of the most notable changes, which will begin in the United States, is the inclusion of community notes such as those of X to eliminate the fact checkers that have generated so much distrust.