Meta announced that Dana White, John Elkann, and Charlie Songhurst have been elected to its board of directors. Mark Zuckerberg, the company’s founder and CEO, welcomed the new additions, citing their expertise in AI, wearables, and human connection as essential for navigating the future.
Dana White, UFC President and CEO, brings industry experience and brand-building expertise to the table. John Elkann, Exor CEO, contributes global experience and long-term perspective from his background in corporate governance and family business management. Charlie Songhurst, a technology investor with over 500 startup investments, will focus on scaling new products and growing AI capabilities.
Meta’s board now includes Mark Zuckerberg; Peggy Alford, former PayPal executive; Marc Andreessen, Andreessen Horowitz co-founder; John Arnold, Arnold Ventures co-founder; Drew Houston, Dropbox CEO; Nancy Killefer, retired McKinsey partner; Robert M. Kimmitt, Meta Lead Independent Director and WilmerHale senior counsel; Charlie Songhurst; Hock E. Tan, Broadcom Inc. President and CEO; Tracey T. Travis, Estée Lauder Companies executive vice president; Dana White, UFC President and CEO; Tony Xu, DoorDash Co-Founder and CEO; and the newly appointed John Elkann, Charlie Songhurst, and Dana White.
Source: Meta (Official Announcement)
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