Borge Brende

Borge Brende is the former President and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF), a role he held since 2017. He is also a former Norwegian foreign minister. Brende is currently newsworthy due to his recent resignation from the WEF following the release of documents linking him to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The WEF launched an independent investigation into Brende's relationship with Epstein after the US Department of Justice released Epstein files. These files revealed that Brende had dined with Epstein and exchanged messages with him. The controversy surrounding Brende's ties to Epstein has triggered a political storm in Norway, where other high-profile figures are also being investigated for similar connections. Brende's resignation highlights the ongoing scrutiny of individuals and organizations associated with Epstein and the potential consequences for their reputations and careers.