Davos meet founder Klaus Schwab steps down from WEF board

GENEVA, Apr 21 (AFP): The World Economic Forum said on Monday that its founder Klaus Schwab has stepped down from the board, turning a page in the history of the organisation that hosts the annual meeting of wealthy, famous and influential global elites at the luxury Swiss ski resort of Davos.

Schwab informed the WEF's board that "as I enter my 88th year, I have decided to step down from the position of Chair and as a member of the Board of Trustees, with immediate effect".

Schwab stepped down as executive chairman last year, with former Norwegian foreign minister Borge Brende taking over daily management.