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WEF CEO Resigns After Link to Epstein

Published February 26, 2026, 14:15
WEF CEO Resigns After Link to Epstein

Børge Brende has resigned as CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF) following the release of information linking him to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. His resignation came after the Forum launched an investigation into Brende's relationships with Epstein. Alois Zwinggi will assume the duties of interim head and president, while the Board of Directors will begin the process of selecting a permanent successor. Brende had stated that he was “completely unaware of the past and criminal activities” of Epstein. The resignation of Brende comes at a critical time for the World Economic Forum, which is trying to maintain its credibility after the revelations about Brende's connections to Epstein. The case has sparked strong reactions and raised questions about the Forum's ethics and transparency. Brende's resignation marks an attempt by the Forum to restore trust and demonstrate its commitment to upholding high standards of ethics and transparency.