Summary
Borge Brende, president and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF), resigned after a review into his connections with Jeffrey Epstein. The investigation found no new concerns about Brende's links to Epstein beyond what was already known. Brende decided to step down, believing it was the right time for the forum to continue its work without distractions.
Key Facts
- Borge Brende resigned from his role as president and CEO of the World Economic Forum.
- The WEF conducted a review of Brende's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, a known sex offender.
- Brende admitted to meeting Epstein three times between 2018 and 2019 but claimed he was unaware of Epstein's criminal history.
- The review found no new concerns about Brende's links to Epstein.
- Epstein was previously convicted for soliciting prostitution from a minor and died in 2019 while under investigation.
- Brende was a former Norwegian foreign minister and has been in his WEF role for over eight years.
- Alois Zwinggi will act as interim president and CEO while a new leader is found.
- The Epstein files include emails and other records that led to scrutiny of multiple public figures globally.
