A Schwab spokesman, contacted by the American newspaper, denied all the accusations.
This anonymous letter, from former and current employees, according to the newspaper, led the Board of Directors to hold an emergency meeting on Easter Sunday “.
Schwab opted then “ For an immediate resignation “From his position as president of the Council,” instead of remaining for a prolonged transition period, as planned, “added The Wall Street Journal, which is based on informed sources without appointing them.
The letter includes accusations according to which the founder of this forum, known by the annual event of the world elite at Davos Swiss ski resort, asked young employees to withdraw “thousands of dollars” of ATMs for him and used funds from the organization to pay massages during stays in hotels.
Contacted by AFP, the forum confirmed that an internal investigation was opened.
The organization pointed out in a statement that, although “accusations takes seriously”, these “are not proven.” Therefore, he will not make comments waiting for the result of the investigation.
Klaus Schwab, 87, He resigned on Monday With immediate effect, without giving more details about the reasons for its march, citing only your age.
His spokesman rejected the accusations and explained that Schwab intends to take legal actions against whoever behind this anonymous letter or “anyone who disseminates these falsehoods.”
