Klaus Schwab Steps Down as WEF Chairman
Klaus Schwab Steps Down as WEF Chairman
馃く Davos Boss Calls It Quits
Klaus Schwab, the founder and chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), has announced his immediate resignation from his position. This development comes three months after the January 2024 WEF annual meeting in Davos, where Schwab faced public criticism, including a notable interaction with AI chatbot Grok.
Schwab founded the WEF in 1971 and has been its executive chairman for over 50 years. The organization has been influential in shaping global economic policies and discussions.
Key points:
- Resignation is effective immediately
- Follows recent public scrutiny
- Ends a 50+ year tenure
No successor has been announced yet.
World Economic Forum founder and chairman Klaus Schwab resigns with immediate effect
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