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 resignation from the WEF following an independent review into his connections with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This review was initiated after the release of Epstein files by the US Department of Justice, which revealed that Brende had dined with Epstein and exchanged messages with him. The WEF faced scrutiny for Brende's association with Epstein, leading to his departure. His resignation highlights the ongoing fallout from the Epstein case and its impact on prominent figures and organizations.