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ECB head Christine Lagarde 'ready to serve' WEF, report says
The board has not set a takeover date, and Larry Fink and André Hoffmann are expected to lead the forum’s January Davos meeting.
- European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is a 'putative candidate' to lead the World Economic Forum in 2027, according to The NZZ.
- Earlier this week, board members met near Geneva to discuss succession as Lagarde prepares to conclude her eight-year term at the ECB in October 2027.
- Lagarde, a member of the WEF's Board of Trustees, thanked colleagues for their confidence and said she is 'ready to serve' if selected, The NZZ reported.
- Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam led the succession discussion and stressed the issue should be 'resolved internally,' while BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and André Hoffmann continue presiding over Davos meetings.
- Lagarde's eight-year leadership at the ECB concludes in 2027, fueling speculation about her future after she ruled out a French presidential run in July, emphasizing her focus on protecting Europe.
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‘Lagarde could take over WEF presidency in 2027’
Agencies ZurichEuropean Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde could take over the presidency of the World Economic Forum (WEF) at some point in 2027, Swiss newspaper NZZ reported on Sunday, citing sources familiar with discussions at the organisation.According to the report, Lagarde was described as a “putative candidate” to lead the organisation behind the annual Davos gathering of political and business leaders. The newspaper also rep…
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