The World Economic Forum is under renewed scrutiny after launching an internal review into CEO Børge Brende’s past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. Recently released DOJ files detail multiple dinners and communications between the two, while Epstein allegedly marketed himself as a “Davos concierge” offering elite access. The document dump—still only a fraction of total seized material—has also led to high-profile fallout, including the retirement of Hyatt executive chairman Thomas Pritzker. As additional files emerge, more business and political figures may face renewed examination over past associations.
The WEF opened a probe into CEO Børge Brende over past dinners with Jeffrey Epstein. Newly released DOJ files show Epstein positioned himself as a “Davos concierge.” Meanwhile, Hyatt’s Thomas Pritzker retired amid fallout from Epstein-related disclosures. #WEF #Davos #Epstein pic.twitter.com/JW3D8dtlsV
— Matthew Brady (@mattbrady775) February 18, 2026
- The World Economic Forum has launched an independent review into CEO Børge Brende over past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein.
- DOJ files show Brende had three dinners with Epstein in 2018–2019 and exchanged text messages.
- One dinner occurred in Sept. 2018 (after Epstein’s 2008 conviction), another on June 13, 2019, shortly before Epstein’s federal arrest.
- Brende claims he was unaware of Epstein’s criminal history at the time and says he regrets not conducting deeper background checks.
- WEF founder Klaus Schwab stated he is “certain” he never met Epstein.
- Released files reveal Epstein described himself as a “Davos concierge,” offering to arrange elite access at the WEF’s Davos summit.
- Epstein corresponded with Boris Nikolic and referenced facilitating access to Bill Gates.
- The DOJ has released 3.5 million files (300+ GB), reportedly about 2% of total seized data.
- Estimates of total Epstein-related data range from 14.6 to 50 terabytes.
- Thomas J. Pritzker announced immediate retirement as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, citing “terrible judgment” over past associations with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
