CEO of World Economic Forum quits after Epstein ties come to light - Reuters

"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."

— Børge Brende , Executive

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

— Borge Brende , Executive

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

— Borge Brende , Executive

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

— Børge Brende , Executive

"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."

— Borge Brende , Executive

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

— Borge Brende , Executive

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

— Borge Brende , Executive

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

— Borge Brende , Executive

"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."

— Borge Brende , Executive

"I have made the difficult decision to retire from my Harvard professorship at the end of this academic year."

— Larry Summers , Academic

"I apologize to other people who are drawn into this because of the mistake that I made."

— Bill Gates , Executive

"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."

— Borge Brende , Executive

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

— Borge Brende , Executive

"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."

— Borge Brende , Executive

"We wish to express our sincere appreciation for Borge Brende’s significant contributions to the World Economic Forum."

— Andre Hoffmann , Executive

"His dedication and leadership have been instrumental during a pivotal period of reforms for the organisation, leading to a successful annual meeting in Davos."

— Andre Hoffmann , Executive

"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."

— Borge Brende , Executive

"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."

— Borge Brende , Executive