David Flavell

Provides business and transactional legal services to non-profit organizations

Operates business association

Provides legal services

The company is based in New York. It serves as a platform for public-private cooperation, connecting leaders from business, government, international organizations, civil society, and academia to address challenges. The forum hosts annual meetings in Davos and other major gatherings, including thematic and regional events that foster dialogue and collaborative action. It operates through 11 centres that convene experts and leaders to generate insights and drive solutions on issues such as economic stability, climate resilience, digital trust, health, workforce reskilling, and gender equality. Initiatives like the Reskilling Revolution and the Edison Alliance promote economic and digital inclusion. The forum facilitates diplomacy and cooperation, including health programs like the Gavi vaccine alliance. Governance is guided by principles of legitimacy, accountability, transparency, and concerted action, with leadership including a board of trustees and an executive managing board. The organization emphasizes operational transparency and data privacy, employing cookies for website functions, analytics, and marketing with clear user consent and data protection policies. Part of Forum Mondial de L'Economie, World Economic Forum LLC is an independent, not-for-profit organization founded in 1971.