Klaus Schwab Names Christine Lagarde as Potential WEF Successor

World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab reveals discussions with ECB President Christine Lagarde about succeeding him at the Geneva-based organization by early 2027.

Key Takeaways

Klaus Schwab resigned as WEF chairman in April 2025 following misconduct allegations
Schwab visited Lagarde in April to discuss WEF leadership transition
An apartment in WEF-owned Villa Mundi has been prepared for Lagarde

By The Numbers

Klaus Schwab's age

Christine Lagarde's age

2027

Proposed transition deadline

They Said

"I talked to Lagarde about leadership transition [at WEF] with myself remaining chair until she was ready to take over, at the latest, early 2027"
— Klaus Schwab

"President Lagarde has always been fully committed to her mission and is determined to complete her mandate"
— ECB spokesperson

Leadership Transition Announcement

Background and Context

Transition Arrangements

Challenges and Implications

Sources & References

Schwab moots Christine Lagarde as successor at WEF

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Key Takeaways

Klaus Schwab resigned as WEF chairman in April 2025 following misconduct allegations
Schwab visited Lagarde in April to discuss WEF leadership transition
An apartment in WEF-owned Villa Mundi has been prepared for Lagarde

By The Numbers

Klaus Schwab's age

Christine Lagarde's age

2027

Proposed transition deadline

They Said

"I talked to Lagarde about leadership transition [at WEF] with myself remaining chair until she was ready to take over, at the latest, early 2027"
— Klaus Schwab

"President Lagarde has always been fully committed to her mission and is determined to complete her mandate"
— ECB spokesperson

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Leadership Transition Announcement

Background and Context

Transition Arrangements

Challenges and Implications

Sources & References

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