Klaus Schwab

 

Klaus Schwab is a German-based economist and the founder of the World Economic Forum (WEF). He is recognized globally for impacting public-private debates on economic, technological, and social topics on a large scale.

 

Although he has not been directly involved in the crypto or blockchain space, Schwab has impacted global digital economy policies, including blockchain dialogues at Davos. His opinions still influence discussions on decentralization, regulation, and the future of finance.

 

Quick Facts

 

Full name	Klaus Martin Schwab
Birth	30-03-1938, Ravensburg, Germany
Nationality	German
Education	Harvard Kennedy School
Known for	Economics

 

Klaus Schwab - Career Highlights & Events

 

• 1971: Founded the World Economic Forum

 

• 2008: Promoted stakeholder capitalism as a core WEF value

 

• 2016: Introduced the concept of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

 

• 2023: Addressed crypto regulation at Davos panel