Borge Brende Steps Down as WEF President Following Epstein Review
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Borge Brende Resigns as WEF CEO Amidst Jeffrey Epstein Links
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News18•26-02-2026, 17:19
Borge Brende Resigns as WEF CEO Amidst Jeffrey Epstein Links
•Borge Brende steps down as President and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF) after an independent review into his interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.
•The resignation follows US Justice Department disclosures revealing Brende attended three business dinners and exchanged communications with Epstein.
•Brende, who led the WEF for 8-1/2 years, stated his decision was made after careful consideration, aiming for the Forum to continue its work "without distractions."
•An independent review concluded there were no additional concerns beyond publicly disclosed information regarding Brende's relationship with Epstein.
•Alois Zwinggi will serve as interim President and CEO, with the WEF Board of Trustees initiating a search for a permanent successor.