Mixed martial arts tycoon’s appointment to Meta board comes as Silicon Valley builds ties with incoming US administration

Mr. White, a close ally of President-elect Donald J. Trump, further strengthens the social media giant’s connections with the incoming administration.

UFC CEO Dana White is now in business with Mark Zuckerberg. Meta, formerly known as Facebook Inc., announced Monday the UFC CEO has joined the company's board of directors along with John Elkann, CEO of Exor;