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Is your company's board 'Trump friendly'? Meta's appointment of UFC chief Dana White marks a new era of politicized boardrooms


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Published in Business and Finance on Saturday, January 11th 2025 at 5:01 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Meta's appointment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO to its corporate board could kick off a new trend.

The article from MSN discusses the trend of companies appointing politically aligned individuals to their boards, exemplified by Meta's recent addition of UFC President Dana White. This move is seen as part of a broader shift towards politicizing corporate boardrooms, where companies are increasingly aligning their governance with political ideologies, particularly those associated with former President Donald Trump. The appointment of White, known for his outspoken support for Trump, signals to investors and the public about the company's political stance, potentially influencing corporate strategy, public relations, and shareholder relations. This trend raises concerns about the implications for corporate governance, suggesting that board decisions might be swayed more by political affiliations than by business acumen or shareholder interests. The article also touches on how such appointments could affect the company's image, employee morale, and its approach to social issues, highlighting a new era where corporate boards might become battlegrounds for political influence.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/executive-leadership-and-management/is-your-company-s-board-trump-friendly-meta-s-appointment-of-ufc-chief-dana-white-marks-a-new-era-of-politicized-boardrooms/ar-BB1rgJUk ]

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