A Year of Reckoning for Davos Man (and One Woman) in the Alps
- Capitalism has been faulted for privacy, MeToo and ageism
- At least 25 World Economic Forum alumni have faced claims
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These are uncomfortable times for the archetypal men of Davos — and at least one woman.
Established in 1971 to support a global, capitalist vision of the future, the World Economic Forum in Davos this year also offers a reminder of the public humbling of some of its most visible champions. Dozens of the assembled business leaders and exemplars present and past have been brought low by a wide range of misconduct allegations, including sexual harassment, mismanagement and financial misconduct.