Klaus Schwab
Founder and chairman of the World Economic Forum
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| January 2025 | Formally transitions to chairman of the Board of Trustees of the World Economic Forum, concluding his long-standing executive leadership role. |
| July 2 2024 | Swiss daily newspapers Tages-Anzeiger and Neue Zürcher Zeitung reported on the Wall Street Journal allegations, with the WEF denying the claims and stating they were 'provably false'. |
| June 29 2024 | The Wall Street Journal published an article alleging two instances of sexual harassment by Schwab, including claims of pushing out a pregnant employee and allegations of age discrimination at the World Economic Forum. |
| May 2024 | World Economic Forum announces Schwab will transition from Executive Chairman to chairman of the Board of Trustees by January 2025, marking a significant leadership transition after over five decades of leadership. |
| 2022 | Co-authored 'The Great Narrative: For a Better Future' with Thierry Malleret, continuing exploration of global systemic challenges and potential solutions. |
| 2021 | Published 'Stakeholder Capitalism: A Global Economy that Works for Progress, People and Planet', proposing a new economic model emphasizing broader societal benefits. |
| June 2021 | Klaus Schwab publicly criticized the Davos municipality for 'profiteering', 'complacency', and 'lack of commitment' regarding the World Economic Forum's annual meeting, suggesting the event might relocate with a 40-70% chance of leaving its traditional Swiss host location. |
| 2020 | Co-authored 'COVID-19: The Great Reset' with Thierry Malleret, analyzing pandemic's global transformative effects. |
| 2018 | Co-authored 'Shaping the Future of the Fourth Industrial Revolution' with Nicholas Davis, examining technological trends and their potential global impact. |
| 2016 | Published 'The Fourth Industrial Revolution' book through World Economic Forum, exploring technological transformation and its societal implications. |
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