Washington Post Co. CEO Don Graham will join the board of Facebook, CNet reported Thursday.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg said that Graham's skill for constructing and managing a company in the long run will be of use to the social network.

"He has made The Washington Post Co. one of the most valued and respected education and media companies while making society more open and understanding." Zuckerberg stated in a press release, according to CNet. "His decision to join our board means that Facebook will benefit from his insight and experience."

Apart from Zuckerberg, other board members include investors Jim Breyer of Accel Partners and Peter Thiel of Founders Fund as well as businessman Marc Anderseen, who joined in June, CNet reported.