Dana(DAN) New York Post·2025-01-07 00:30Board Appointments - Meta Platforms elected three new directors to its board: Dana White (CEO of UFC), Charlie Songhurst (investor and former Microsoft executive), and John Elkann (CEO of Exor) [1] - The new directors bring expertise in AI, wearables, and the future of human connection, as highlighted by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg [2] Dana White's Background and Relationship with Meta - Dana White has a long-standing relationship with Donald Trump, having supported his candidacy at multiple Republican National Conventions [3] - Zuckerberg and White have developed a personal relationship, with Zuckerberg expressing gratitude for being invited to a UFC fight in 2022 [4][3] Charlie Songhurst's Role - Charlie Songhurst has been part of Meta's AI advisory group since May, providing guidance on strategic opportunities related to the company's roadmap [5] John Elkann's Background - John Elkann is the executive chairman of Stellantis NV and Ferrari, and chairs the nonprofit Agnelli Foundation, which focuses on education [4] Meta's Political Positioning - Meta has been positioning itself for a potential second Trump presidency, with Zuckerberg expressing regret over past content decisions unpopular with conservatives and praising Trump's response to an assassination attempt [5] - The company recently elevated Joel Kaplan, a prominent Republican policy executive, to the position of global affairs head and donated $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund [6]