Meta Platforms Inc. has announced significant changes to its board of directors, adding three new members: UFC CEO Dana White, investor Charlie Songhurst, and John Elkann, CEO of Exor NV. This move highlights Mark Zuckerberg’s ongoing strategy to reshape Meta’s leadership amid its pivot to artificial intelligence and the metaverse. Dana White, 55, is a close friend of Zuckerberg and a key figure in the global sports entertainment industry, having transformed UFC into a cultural phenomenon. White is also a known supporter of US President-elect Donald Trump, further underlining the political undertones of this appointment. Zuckerberg, an MMA enthusiast, has previously collaborated with White on AI-driven innovations for UFC rankings. Joining White is Charlie Songhurst, a former Microsoft executive and current AI advisor to Meta, and John Elkann, an influential European business leader with ties to Ferrari and Juventus Football Club. The additions expand Meta’s board to 13 members, solidifying Zuckerberg’s control under the company’s dual-class stock structure. Zuckerberg shared his vision for these appointments: “Charlie, Dana, and John will add a depth of expertise and perspective to help us tackle the massive opportunities ahead with AI, wearables, and the future of human connection.”
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