Meta Platforms (MSFT) has bolstered its board of directors with three new members, most notably adding UFC CEO Dana White, a crucial figure in modern MMA sports and a prolific campaigner for incoming president Donald Trump.

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Meta said UFC President Dana White, Exor CEO John Elkann and technology investor Charlie Songhurst were elected as new members of its board of directors.

Meta on Monday announced that Dana White, the Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO and an ally of Donald Trump's, will join the tech company's board.

Meta today announced that Dana White, John Elkann and Charlie Songhurst have been elected to the company's board of directors. Mark Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO of Meta, said, "Dana, John and Charlie will add a depth of expertise and perspective that will help us tackle the massive opportunities ahead with AI,

The owner of Facebook and Instagram announced the addition of White and two others to its board Monday. In a surprise move, UFC chief Dana White will join the board of directors of Meta Platforms Inc.