"His departure comes after the forum launched an independent review after Brende admitted dining with Epstein on three occasions in 2018 and 2019. Recently published documents also showed texts and emails between the pair. Brende, who was previously the Norwegian foreign minister, claims he had been unaware of the crimes of the financier, who had been convicted in 2008 for soliciting prostitution from a minor."
"Brende's resignation adds to the list of well-known business figures and economists who have stood down over their links to the financier. Earlier this week, it was announced that Larry Summers, the former US treasury secretary and former president of Harvard University, would resign from teaching at the end of the academic year in connection with the ongoing review by the university of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein."
"Last week the billionaire Thomas Pritzker stepped down as executive chair of the hotel chain Hyatt, after admitting exercising terrible judgment in maintaining contact with the sex offender and Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted in 2021 for her role in recruiting and grooming underage girls."
Børge Brende, president and chief executive of the World Economic Forum, resigned after more than eight years leading the organization. His departure followed criticism regarding his connections to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. Brende admitted to dining with Epstein on three occasions in 2018 and 2019, and documents revealed texts and emails between them. Initially denying contact in November, Brende later acknowledged knowing Epstein after the relationship became public through US Department of Justice documents. The WEF's independent review found no additional concerns beyond previously disclosed information. Brende's resignation reflects a broader pattern of prominent business figures and economists stepping down due to Epstein associations, including Larry Summers and Thomas Pritzker.
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