Christine Lagarde Emerges as Candidate to Lead World Economic Forum

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is a potential candidate to lead the World Economic Forum starting in 2027. During a board meeting near Geneva, Lagarde reportedly stated she was "ready to serve" and thanked the 28-member board for their confidence in her.

The organization is currently managing a leadership transition following the departure of founder Klaus Schwab. The board is currently co-chaired by Larry Fink and André Hoffmann, who will continue to chair the annual Davos meeting in January 2027.

While the board has not established a specific date for a potential takeover, Lagarde's current term at the European Central Bank is set to expire at the end of October 2027. Regarding the transition, Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam stated that the succession should be resolved internally.