born 1938
Klaus Schwab is a German engineer and economist, best known as the founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), an international organization that brings together political, business, and other leaders to discuss global economic issues. He has been a prominent advocate for stakeholder capitalism and the Fourth Industrial Revolution, emphasizing the need for sustainable development in a rapidly changing world. Schwab has authored several books on economics and globalization, influencing discussions on the future of economic governance.