UFC CEO Dana White Joins Meta Board
In addition to Dana White, Meta has appointed two new directors: Charlie Songhurst, a former executive and investor at Microsoft, and John Elkann, who is currently the CEO of Exor, a holding company managed by Italy’s Agnelli family with diverse interests such as Christian Louboutin, Stellantis NV, Ferrari, among others. Upon their appointment to Meta’s board, Zuckerberg expressed that Songhurst, Elkann, and White will bring valuable expertise and viewpoints that will aid us in addressing the vast opportunities ahead in areas like AI, wearables, and the future of interpersonal relationships. Since May, Songhurst has been serving on Meta’s four-member artificial intelligence advisory group, offering advice on potential strategic opportunities related to the company’s growth.