Borg Brende Leaves WEF After Epstein Link Review

A former Norwegian foreign minister, Borg Brende, has stepped down as the head of the World Economic Forum (WEF) after an external probe examined his past meetings with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Tenure: Brende led the WEF from 2017 until his resignation.
Findings: The review confirmed no new problems beyond what was already public.
Past Associations:
Shared business lunches with Epstein.
Exchanged emails and texts with him, as revealed by the U.S. Justice Department.
Reason for Resignation: Brende stated that the Forum should continue working on global issues without any distraction.
Investigation Outcome: WEF co‑chairs Andre Hoffmann and Larry Fink confirmed the investigation finished without extra concerns.
Interim Leadership: Alois Zwinggi will temporarily run the Forum while a board‑appointed process seeks a permanent successor.

This move underscores how public figures must manage past associations, especially when holding influential positions in global institutions.

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