Klaus Schwab

Klaus Schwab

Founder Germany

Klaus Schwab is a German engineer and economist, best known as the founder and executive chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF), which convenes business, political, academic, and other leaders of society to shape global, regional, and industry agendas. Born in 1938, Schwab has been a prominent advocate for stakeholder capitalism and sustainable development. He has authored several books on economic and social issues, including 'The Fourth Industrial Revolution,' where he discusses the implications of emerging technologies on society. Schwab’s vision emphasizes the importance of collaboration among governments, businesses, and civil society to navigate the challenges of rapid technological change.

Born on Mar 30, 1938 (87 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
586,488
Power
21,327$
Sentiment
4.56
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 13 5.69 1.21% +30% 8,654,622 136,694 $700,000 11,056$
Kazakhstan 2 6.00 0.19% +0% 18,776,707 35,833 $180,000 344$
Italy 2 3.00 0.19% +0% 60,461,826 113,224 $2,000,000 3,745$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 35,413 $2,700,000 1,408$
Luxembourg 1 7.00 0.11% +0% 625,978 676 $73,000 79$
Jamaica 1 5.00 0.11% +0% 2,961,167 3,174 $15,000 16$
Colombia 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 50,882,884 48,230 $350,000 332$
France 1 8.00 0.10% +0% 65,273,511 67,922 $2,700,000 2,810$
Russia 1 3.00 0.10% +0% 144,104,080 142,677 $1,500,000 1,485$
Lithuania 1 5.00 0.10% +0% 2,722,289 2,643 $54,000 52$
Totals 24 422,349,075 586,486 $10,272,000 21,327$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Klaus Schwab is the founder of the World Economic Forum and recently had to step down from its leadership after a power struggle. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Friedensangebot an WEF-Gründer Klaus Schwab

Switzerland Switzerland: Klaus Schwab is the founder of the World Economic Forum and is mentioned as having favored Christine Lagarde as a successor. 8

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: «Europa-Bashing»: Christine Lagarde kritisiert Lutnick

Switzerland Switzerland: Klaus Schwab, the founder of the WEF, has emphasized the importance of improving global conditions through dialogue. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Larry Fink, Donald Trump, Europa und die Zukunft des WEF