Klaus Schwab, the founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF), is seeking to return to the organization through an advisory role, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. Schwab had resigned from the WEF in April last year following a whistleblower letter alleging misconduct. However, the WEF closed an investigation in August 2025, clearing him of any wrongdoing.
As the face of the WEF’s annual gathering of business and political leaders in Davos, Switzerland, Schwab had been a prominent figure for decades. The WEF’s annual meeting has become a symbol of globalization, bringing together leaders from around the world to discuss economic and social issues.
Following Schwab’s resignation, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Roche Holding’s vice-chair Andre Hoffmann were appointed as interim co-chairs of the WEF board. A representative for Schwab declined to comment on the WSJ report, and the WEF did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
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