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Published: April 23, 2025 10:25 am
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Klaus Schwab, the founder and ex-chairman of the World Economic Forum, resigned earlier this week without giving a reason

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has launched an internal investigation into whistleblower allegations of misconduct involving its founder and former chairman, Klaus Schwab, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing a statement from the organization.

The report came one day after Schwab stepped down as chair of the WEF’s board of trustees without publicly explaining his decision. His resignation ended more than 50 years at the helm of the WEF, which he founded in 1971 and built into the influential host of the annual Davos summit of world leaders and chief executives.

According to the WSJ, the WEF board received an anonymous letter last week, reportedly from current and former employees, accusing Schwab and his wife, Hilde – also a former WEF employee – of financial and ethical misconduct. The letter claimed Schwab used the organization’s funds for personal expenses and instructed junior staff to withdraw cash for private use, including massages during official trips. It also alleged that Hilde Schwab used WEF money for luxury hotel stays during personal trips.

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The letter raised additional concerns about Schwab’s leadership, including claims he fostered a workplace environment where sexual harassment and discriminatory behavior went unchecked.

WEF sources told the outlet that the board convened an emergency meeting on Easter Sunday and voted to open an investigation, prompting Schwab to step down – despite earlier plans for a phased leadership transition through 2027.

In a statement, the WEF confirmed the board’s unanimous decision to pursue an independent probe after consulting external legal counsel. The organization added, however, that while it takes the allegations seriously, they “remain unproven,” and it will “await the outcome of the investigation to comment further.”

A spokesperson for the Schwabs denied the allegations, stating that the family always reimbursed the organization for personal expenses during business trips. The spokesperson added that Schwab intends to sue those responsible for the letter and “anybody who spreads these mistruths,” noting that he forfeited a pension of 5 million Swiss francs ($6 million) from the WEF to demonstrate good faith.


READ MORE: Davos executives accused of using ‘N word’ around black workers — WSJ

The new claims come in the wake of similar accusations last year regarding toxic workplace culture, sexual harassment, and racial discrimination at the WEF. In March, it reported to sponsors that a review of the earlier allegations found no legal violations and did not substantiate misconduct by Schwab.

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