Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has officially announced the addition of UFC President Dana White to his company’s board of directors. The move comes after years of discussion between the two, with White being touted as a valuable asset for the organization due to his business acumen and leadership skills.
White’s appointment follows a period of rapid growth in the sports industry, with UFC reportedly becoming one of the fastest-growing sports globally. As a huge fan of the sport, Zuckerberg has long admired White’s ability to transform the UFC into the successful brand it is today.
“I’ve been talking to him for a while about that,” Zuckerberg said during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience. “Talk about an amazing entrepreneur… Who are the people I want [on the board]? I just want the best entrepreneurs and people who have created different things.”
Zuckerberg credits White with turning the UFC into a beloved brand, and praised his leadership skills and strong backbone. He also highlighted the need for someone like White to help navigate the company through complex global regulatory situations.
“The running of this company is not for the faint of heart,” Zuckerberg said. “But, yeah, I think Dana’s going to be great.”
Source: https://www.mmafighting.com/2025/1/12/24340900/mark-zuckerberg-explains-decision-to-bring-dana-white-into-meta-board-of-directors-spot