Summary
Borge Brende, the CEO and president of the World Economic Forum (WEF), announced he is stepping down from his position. His decision comes amid scrutiny over his past connections to Jeffrey Epstein. An independent review found no further concerns beyond those already known.
Key Facts
- Borge Brende is leaving his role as CEO and president of the World Economic Forum.
- His decision to leave is linked to recent attention on his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
- An independent review looked into Brende's links with Epstein and found no new concerns.
- The World Economic Forum hosts an annual event in Davos, attended by notable global figures.
- Brende previously served as the foreign minister of Norway.
- The WEF board of trustees includes André Hoffmann and Larry Fink, who commented on the review's findings.
