Meta Platforms announced the election of three new directors to its board: Dana White, CEO of UFC; Charlie Songhurst, a former Microsoft executive and investor; and John Elkann, CEO of Exor, a holding company with interests in Ferrari and Christian Louboutin.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasized that the new board members would provide valuable expertise to help the company address challenges in AI, wearables, and human connection. White, a long-time friend of President-elect Donald Trump, has supported Trump publicly at past Republican National Conventions. Zuckerberg and White have also built a personal relationship, with Zuckerberg attending a UFC fight at White’s invitation.
Elkann is involved with Stellantis and Ferrari, while Songhurst has been advising Meta on AI. The announcement follows Meta’s recent moves to strengthen ties with conservatives, including promoting Joel Kaplan, a Republican policy executive, to head global affairs. The company has also donated $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund. Courtesy Reuters/ERMD
