Report Says World Economic Forum Considering Downsizing Board Size

MaticHoleFiller · 2026-03-23T05:44:58+00:00

The World Economic Forum is planning to discuss a proposal to reduce 28 board members, with a possible decision at this summer's conference. Swiss regulators support this move, considering retaining the existing board while establishing new governance bodies, but the forum stated that no discussion plans or decisions have been made yet.

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2026-03-23 05:44:58

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According to sources, the World Economic Forum is expected to formally discuss a proposal to reduce the size of its board, which currently consists of 28 members, in the coming months. A decision could be made as early as this summer at the forum’s semi-annual in-person meeting.

Sources also revealed that the Swiss Federal Foundation Supervisory Authority (FSAH) has indicated that streamlining the board is a prudent move.

One of the options under consideration is to retain the current board while establishing a new management body composed of existing and new members.

The World Economic Forum stated in a release, “We will continue to commit to strong governance and will further improve this mechanism as the forum remains a leading platform for global dialogue and cooperation. Currently, there are no discussions or decisions made.”

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