Borge Brende

"now is the right moment for the Forum to continue its important work without distractions."

"I was completely unaware of Epstein’s past and criminal activities."

"After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as President and CEO of the World Economic Forum. My time here, spanning 8-1/2 years, has been profoundly rewarding."

"I was completely unaware of Epstein’s past and criminal activities."

"Had I known about Epstein’s background, I would have declined any contact with the convicted sex offender."

"After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as President and CEO of the World Economic Forum."

"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."

"After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as president and CEO of the World Economic Forum. My 8½ years here have been profoundly rewarding."

"After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as president and chief executive of the World Economic Forum."

"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."

"After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as President and CEO of the World Economic Forum. My time here, spanning 8-1/2 years, has been profoundly rewarding."

"Like many others, I have felt a great deal of discomfort at being linked to Jeffrey Epstein, and I was afraid that the contact would be portrayed as something other than what it was."