World Economic Forum

High Global Public Record

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Global non-profit foundation and convenor of the annual Davos summit for world leaders and corporate executives

Data Confidence: 75% · Sources: 2 · Last Updated: Sep 18, 2026

Assets Under Control ▲: $520M
Reach ▲: 500.0M people
Power ▲: Commands immense convening power across global policy and business, hosting an annual summit in Davos that draws over 50 heads of state and executives from 1,000 multinational corporate members.
Influence ▲: Shapes global economic policy and corporate agendas through published benchmark studies like the Global Competitiveness Report and its 11 thematic centers driving multistakeholder initiatives.
Network ▲: Maintains an unparalleled global leadership network connecting Fortune Global 500 CEOs, G20 political leaders, heads of international bodies, and affiliated groups like the Young Global Leaders.
Legacy ▲: Founded in 1971 by Klaus Schwab, the organization has spent over 50 years institutionalizing public-private cooperation and popularizing the concept of stakeholder capitalism worldwide.
Trajectory ▲: Stable — first assessment on record.

About

The World Economic Forum (WEF) is an independent international non-profit foundation based in Cologny, Switzerland. Established in 1971 by Klaus Schwab, the organization acts as a global multistakeholder platform facilitating public-private cooperation across government, business, and civil society. It is globally recognized for its annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, and generates approximately CHF 469 million in annual revenues through its member network of over 1,000 multinational corporations.