Mumbai, February 28: Borg Brende, the President and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF), has resigned from his position following his name’s association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This decision comes after documents from the U.S. Department of Justice revealed that Brende had attended three business dinners with Epstein.

Brende had been leading the WEF since 2017, and his resignation has raised significant concerns within the organization. Eloise Zwingli has been appointed as the interim head following Brende’s departure. The WEF is known for its annual summit in Davos, Switzerland, which attracts global leaders, billionaires, and business executives.

The organization is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and plays a crucial role in shaping global economic policies and discussions.

In related news, the Indian Ministry of Education has ordered the withdrawal of new textbooks released by NCERT for Class 8 due to controversial content, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on a four-day visit to India to strengthen bilateral ties.