President and CEO of the World Economic Forum resigns over ties to Epstein
President and CEO of the World Economic Forum Borge Brande resigned after it became known that he had links to an American financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Details of the case
According to media reports, the decision to resign was made amid publications about Brande's contacts with Epstein, who had previously been convicted of sexual offences against minors.
The circumstances and nature of these ties are currently under close public and media scrutiny. The World Economic Forum itself has officially commented on the personnel changes, confirming the resignation of its CEO.
Context.
The scandal surrounding Jeffrey Epstein has been affecting political and business elites in different countries for several years now. Any mention of contacts with him traditionally causes a wide public outcry.
The resignation of the WEF's head may affect the organisation's reputation on the eve of the next international events.
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