"I am grateful for the incredible collaboration with my colleagues, partners, and constituents, and I believe now is the right moment for the Forum to continue its important work without distractions."
"His dedication and leadership have been instrumental during a pivotal period of reforms for the organization, leading to a successful annual meeting in Davos. They also noted that the WEF's investigation into Brende found no additional concerns beyond what has been previously disclosed."
"Epstein and Brende stayed in contact long after Epstein was convicted of soliciting a minor for prostitution in 2008, with messages between the two continuing through at least mid-2019, just months before Epstein died in jail."
Børge Brende, president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, resigned following the release of Epstein investigation files. After eight years leading the organization, Brende stepped down stating the timing was appropriate for the Forum to continue its work without distractions. WEF co-chairs André Hoffmann and Larry Fink acknowledged his departure and noted an internal investigation found no additional concerns beyond previously disclosed information. However, newly released Epstein files contradicted Brende's earlier claims of being unaware of Epstein's criminal activities. Communications between Brende and Epstein continued well after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor, with messages documented through mid-2019, shortly before Epstein's death in custody.
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