Dana White, CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and ally of President-elect Donald Trump, has joined the board of directors for Meta, the parent company of Facebook. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the inclusion of Dana White in a Facebook post on Monday, hailing his work as an entrepreneur and business leader.
Mark Zuckerberg's Praise for Dana White
“Dana is the President and CEO of UFC, and he has built it into one of the most valuable, fastest growing, and most popular sports enterprises in the world. I’ve admired him as an entrepreneur and his ability to build such a beloved brand,” noted Zuckerberg.
New Additions to the Board
John Elkann, the CEO of Italian holding company Exor, and Charlie Songhurst, former Microsoft head of corporate strategy, were also added to the board of directors along with Dana White.
Mark Zuckerberg's Interest in MMA
According to NBC News, Zuckerberg has been practicing mixed martial arts in recent years and has attended several UFC events, showing his enthusiasm for the combat sport.
Zuckerberg's Involvement in MMA
In 2023, Zuckerberg tore his ACL during a sparring session as part of training for a competitive MMA fight, indicating his deep involvement in the sport.
Mark Zuckerberg's Relationship with President Trump
Mark Zuckerberg's inclusion of Dana White comes weeks after meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago. The dinner followed Trump's victory over Vice President Kamala Harris.
Praise for President Trump
Trump adviser Stephen Miller highlighted Zuckerberg's support for the reform movement led by President Trump, emphasizing the tech entrepreneur's interest in national renewal.
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