World Economic Forum head Borge Brende quits after Epstein links revealed

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 26, 2026 at 03:28 PM

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Borge Brende resigned as President and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF) after revelations of his connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Brende, a former Norwegian foreign minister, had been in the role since 2017. The WEF launched an independent investigation into Brende's relationship with Epstein following the release of documents revealing three business dinners and communication via email and text. Brende stated his departure would allow the WEF to continue its work without distractions, but did not mention Epstein in his resignation statement. The resignation follows similar departures and investigations of other prominent figures linked to Epstein after the release of files by the US Department of Justice.

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