Klaus Schwab
Klaus Martin Schwab (German: [klaʊs ˈmaʁtiːn ʃvaːp]; born 30 March 1938) is a German mechanical engineer, economist, and founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF). He has acted as the WEF's chairman since founding the organisation in 1971.
Klaus Schwab | |
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Schwab in 2011 | |
Chairman of the World Economic Forum | |
Assumed office 24 January 1971 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Personal details | |
Born | Ravensburg, Nazi Germany | 30 March 1938
Spouse |
Hilde Schwab (m. 1971) |
Children | 2 |
Education | ETH Zürich (Dr. Sc. Tech) University of Fribourg (Dr. Rer. Pol) Harvard University (MPA) |
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