Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that Dana White, CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, is joining Meta's board. Zuckerberg praised White for building the UFC into a globally popular sports enterprise and admired his entrepreneurial achievements. White’s appointment highlights Zuckerberg’s enthusiasm for mixed martial arts, a sport he has actively pursued. White’s appointment follows past controversies, including a widely publicized incident where he was seen slapping his wife, for which he later apologized. Zuckerberg stated that the board will focus on opportunities in AI, wearables, and social media innovation.
