Professional Documents
Culture Documents
2000 / 2001
Contents
Key Figures 3
Communications 15
Strategic Partners 17
Message from the President
The past year has certainly been a tumultuous one
for all of us, beginning with the threat of anti-
globalization protest and ending with the threat of
global terrorism. But despite the many challenges, the
World Economic Forum was able to effect a major
transformation in its governance structure and in its
approach to its mission. While recognizing the
critical role of business in achieving the Forum’s
goal of “improving the state of the world,” the new
structure enables other stakeholders to be more
strongly involved in the process. We were able to
bring on board a strong new leadership team to help
manage our expanding portfolio of activities, and we
were able to provide even greater value to our
members and partners.
Total expenditure
including R&D
and investments 41,432,138 51,047,818 50,380,441 59,416,135 63,556,294
Surplus to be
added to the
Foundation capital 642,259 842,633 925,560 1,684,507 249,759
TOTAL STAFF
Part time 21 26 24 22 22
Technology Pioneers
The World Economic Forum refined its process of
identifying Technology Pioneers – chief executives
that are developing and applying the most innovative
and transformational technologies. An external review
committee of technology experts evaluated
nominations for entrepreneurs harnessing
technologies to find new vaccines, create economic
growth and enhance global communication. They
include entrepreneurs in IT, biotechnology and
energy.
Communications
The major communication issue during the past year
was the ongoing challenge from anti-globalization
protesters. Demonstrators appeared at the Annual
Meeting 2001 and at Regional Summits and Meetings
in Melbourne, Cancun, Buenos Aires and Salzburg.
While the demonstrations did not actually interfere
with the Forum's meetings, they risked distracting
attention from the content of our events.
ABB
Accel Partners
Accenture
Andersen
Arthur D. Little
Ascom
A.T. Kearney
Audi
Barco
The Boeing Company
Booz, Allen & Hamilton
BP
Cisco Systems
The Coca-Cola Company
Compaq Computer Corporation
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
DHL Worldwide Express
Ernst & Young
General Atlantic Partners
Goldman Sachs
Heidrick & Struggles
IBM
Investcorp
Korn/Ferry International
KPMG
McKinsey
Merck
Merrill Lynch
Microsoft Corp.
NagraCard / Kudelski Group
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Reuters
J. & W. Seligman & Co.
Siemens
Suez
Sun Microsystems
UBS
Vivendi Universal
Volkswagen
As of 22 November 2001