The new co-chair of the World Economic Forum, André Hoffmann, has played down expectations surrounding Donald Trump’s appearance in Davos.
Speaking to the Swiss business newspaper Handelszeitung, the Roche heir said he did not anticipate any major breakthroughs from the US president’s participation.
Hoffmann, who took up the role last summer alongside BlackRock founder Larry Fink, stressed that Trump’s presence had not led to any changes in the forum’s programme, which was finalised well in advance.
He also underlined the importance of hearing contrasting views to foster dialogue.
Hoffmann assumed leadership of the WEF after the departure of founder Klaus Schwab and said no immediate reforms were planned.
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