Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF), will step down as chairman in January 2025. This change marks a pivotal shift for the organization. Schwab founded the WEF in 1971, transforming it from a small conference into a leading global platform. Under his guidance, the annual Davos meetings have become essential for world […]
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