Jorge Masvidal shares five-word message as Dana White joins the board of directors at Meta

UFC CEO Dana White has officially joined Meta’s board of directors alongside notable names like John Elkann and Charlie Songhurs. White expressed enthusiasm about contributing to the future of AI, wearables, and social media, which seems to align with his passion for building brands and scaling businesses. Meta’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, highlighted the trio’s expertise in shaping the company’s vision for innovation and technology.

The announcement aligns with Meta’s focus on advancing AI, enhancing enterprise capabilities, and exploring human connection through emerging technologies. White, as UFC President and CEO, brings his global sports industry acumen to the board. The 55-year-old has been at the helm of transforming UFC into a globally recognized brand.

Check out Dana White's Instagram post announcing the news below:

Former UFC welterweight title challenger Jorge Masvidal reacted to the news with a five-word reaction and wrote:

"Exactly what Meta needed! Congratulations."

Check out Jorge Masvidal's reaction below:

Jorge Masvidal reacts to Dana White joining Meta Board of Directors. [Screenshot courtesy: @danawhite on Instagram]

As for White, he joins a board comprising influential figures across diverse industries, including tech, sports, and business. Elkann, CEO of Exor and a leader in global investments, and Songhurst, a seasoned technology investor with expertise in SaaS and AI, bring complementary strengths to the board. Speaking about his association with Meta, White said:

“I’ve never been interested in joining a board of directors until I got the offer to join Meta’s board. I am a huge believer that social media and AI are the future. I am very excited to join this incredible team and to learn more about this business from the inside. There is nothing I love more than building brands, and I look forward to helping take Meta to the next level.” [H/t: meta.com]

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Mark Zuckerberg reacts to Dana White joining Meta’s board of directors

Mark Zuckerberg and Dana White’s relationship has strengthened over the years, with the CEO of Meta's love for MMA the driving force behind it. Zuckerberg often attends UFC events and has shown a keen interest in learning the sport.

He has even walked Alexander Volkanovski to the octagon during his fight against Ilia Topuria. White’s appointment to Meta’s board of directors signifies their shared vision for innovation and brand growth. Speaking about White joining Meta's board of directors in a statement released on the American multinational technology conglomerate's website, Zuckerberg said:

"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."