Borg Brende, the CEO of the World Economic Forum, popularly known as the Davos Forum, has resigned after his ties to Jeffrey Epstein emerged from recently released documents. These documents indicated that Brende had made arrangements to meet with Epstein for dinner at his New York home in 2018 and 2019. Epstein, who was arrested in the United States in 2019 on charges of sex trafficking, died in prison the same year, and his connections with high-profile individuals have raised significant scrutiny and controversy.

The World Economic Forum had previously announced that it would be conducting an investigation into Brende's connections with Epstein. Former Norwegian Foreign Minister who was involved in the forum emphasized that he had no prior knowledge of Epstein's criminal past and activities, admitting that a more thorough investigation should have been undertaken. The implications of Epstein’s network continue to affect many associates and organizations, highlighting the necessity of accountability and transparency within influential sectors, especially those involved in global economic discussions.

In a statement released today, co-chairs of the World Economic Forum, Andre Hoffman and Larry Fink, concluded their investigation and noted that the results indicated "no additional concerns beyond what had already been disclosed." The resignation of Brende raises questions about leadership ethics within high-profile organizations and illustrates the far-reaching impacts of Epstein's legacy, prompting wider discussions about accountability in elite social spheres.