The faces of Davos
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry makes a special address at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 23, 2015.
More than 1,500 business leaders and 40 heads of state or government attend the Jan. 21-24 meeting of the World Economic Forum to network and discuss big themes, from the price of oil to the future of the Internet.
Bill and Melinda Gates
Bill Gates, Co-Chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation gestures next to his wife Melinda French Gates during the session 'Sustainable Development: A Vision for the Future' in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 23, 2015.
Jack Ma
Jack Ma, Founder and Executive Chairman of Alibaba Group, gestures during the session 'An Insight, An Idea with Jack Ma' in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 23, 2015.
More than 1,500 business leaders and 40 heads of state or government attend the Jan. 21-24 meeting of the World Economic Forum to network and discuss big themes, from the price of oil to the future of the Internet. This year they are meeting in the midst of upheaval, with security forces on heightened alert after attacks in Paris, the European Central Bank considering a radical government bond-buying program and the safe-haven Swiss franc rocketing.
Emilio Lozoya
Emilio Lozoya, CEO of Pemex - Petroleos Mexicanos gestures during the session 'Growing in Harder Times' in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 23, 2015.
Haider al-Abadi
Iraq's Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi addresses the session 'A Vision for Iraq' in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 23, 2015.
Patrice Motsepe
Patrice Motsepe, Founder and Executive Chairman of African Rainbow Minerals gestures during the session 'Growing in Harder Times' in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 23, 2015.
Francois Hollande
French President Francois Hollande speaks to the media as he arrives at the World Economic Forum venue in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 23, 2015.
Prince Andrew
Britain's Prince Andrew gestures as he speaks to business leaders during a reception on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2015.
Prince Andrew on Thursday made his first public comment on allegations that he had had sex with an underage girl, reiterating previous official denials of the accusations.
Satya Nadella
Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft Corporation, gestures during the session "The Future of the Digital Economy" in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 22, 2015.
Arun Jaitley
India's Finance Minister Arun Jaitley gestures during the session 'India's Next Decade' in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 23, 2015.
Sheryl Sandberg
COO of Facebook Sheryl Sandberg speaks during the session "The Future of the Digital Economy" in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 22, 2015.
Jim Yong Kim
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim speaks during the session 'Tackling Climate, Development and Growth' in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 23, 2015.
A. Michael Spence
Nobel Laureate A. Michael Spence, William R. Berkley Professor in Economics and Business, speaks during the session 'Tackling Climate, Development and Growth' in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 23, 2015.
Georges Soros
Georges Soros, Chairman of Soros Fund Management, speaks during the session 'Recharging Europe' in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 23, 2015.
Marissa Mayer
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer smiles before the session "In Tech We Trust" in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 22, 2015.
More than 1,500 business leaders and 40 heads of state or government attend the Jan. 21-24 meeting of the World Economic Forum to network and discuss big themes, from the price of oil to the future of the Internet.
George Osborne
British Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne speaks at the session 'Recharging Europe' in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 23, 2015.
Enda Kenny
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny speaks at the Europe's Twin Challenges: Growth and Stability event in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, Jan. 22, 2015.
More than 1,500 business leaders and 40 heads of state or government attend the Jan. 21-24 meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) to network and discuss big themes, from the price of oil to the future of the Internet. This year they are meeting in the midst of upheaval, with security forces on heightened alert after attacks in Paris, the European Central Bank considering a radical government bond-buying program and the safe-haven Swiss franc rocketing.
Shimon Peres
Former Israeli president Shimon Peres speaks during the An Insight, An Idea with Shimon Peres event in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, Jan. 22, 2015.
Abdel Fattah al-Sisi
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi makes a speech during the Egypt in the World event in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, Jan. 22, 2015.
Alexander Stubb
Finland Prime Minister Alexander Stubb listens during the Europe's Twin Challenges: Growth and Stability event in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, Jan. 22, 2015.
Angela Merkel and Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, speaks with Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi during a bilateral meeting on the sideline of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos, Jan. 22, 2015.
Ren Zhengfei
Huawei Founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei gestures as he attends a session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting on January 22, 2015 in Davos.
Ibrahim Boubacar Keita
President of Mali Ibrahim Boubacar Keita listens during the Escaping From Poverty event in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, Jan. 22, 2015.
Christine Lagarde
Managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde speaks during a session of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Jan. 22, 2015.
Oleg Deripaska
Russian tycoon and President of RUSAL Oleg Deripaska listens during the Regions in Transformation: Eurasia event in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, Jan. 22, 2015.
Al Gore and Pharrell Williams
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, left, and singer Pharrell Williams, right, enjoy the view on the roof top of the Congress Center where the World Economic Forum takes place in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015.
The meeting runs Jan. 21 through 24 under the overarching theme "The New Global Context".
See who is in attendance at this year's World Economic Forum.
Matteo Renzi
Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi attends a session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting on January 21, 2014 in Davos, Switzerland.
Al Gore
Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore attends a session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting on January 21, 2014 in Davos, Switzerland.
Brian Moynihan
From left: Bank of America Chairman and CEO Brian Moynihan, Hong-Kong Fung Global Institute's Liu Mingkang and Deutsche Bank Co-CEO Anshu Jain Participants attend a session called "The New Banking Context" at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting.
Abdalla Salem El-Badri
OPEC Secretary-General Abdalla Salem El-Badri attends a session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting on January 21, 2014 in Davos, Switzerland.
Ahmet Davutoglu
Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu speaks during a session of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting on January 21, 2014 in Davos, Switzerland.
Klaus Schwab
World Economic Forum (WEF) founder and executive chairman Klaus Schwab gestures during a news conference focused World Economic Forum WEF annual meeting at the Forum's headquarters in Cologny, near Geneva, January 15, 2013.
This year's edition of the forum, the 44th, is scheduled to take place from January 22 to 25 gathering of top politicians and business leaders in the plush Swiss ski resort of Davos.
Axel Weber
Axel Weber, Chairman of the Board of Directors of UBS, attends The New Growth Context event in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 21, 2015. More than 1,500 business leaders and 40 heads of state or government will attend the Jan. 21-24 meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) to network and discuss big themes, from the price of oil to the future of the Internet. This year they are meeting in the midst of upheaval, with security forces on heightened alert after attacks in Paris, the European Central Bank considering a radical government bond-buying programme and the safe-haven Swiss franc rocketing.
Andrea Bocelli
Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli performs after receiving a Crystal Award during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 20, 2015.
Shigeru Ban
Japanese architect Shigeru Ban speaks after receiving a Crystal Award during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 20, 2015.
More than 1,500 business leaders and 40 heads of state or government will attend the Jan. 21-24 meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) to network and discuss big themes, from the price of oil to the future of the Internet. This year they are meeting in the midst of upheaval, with security forces on heightened alert after attacks in Paris, the European Central Bank considering a radical government bond-buying programme and the safe-haven Swiss franc rocketing.
Petro Poroshenko
Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko answers a TV journalist's question in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 21, 2015. More than 1,500 business leaders and 40 heads of state or government will attend the Jan. 21-24 meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) to network and discuss big themes, from the price of oil to the future of the Internet.
Li Keqiang and Simonetta Sommaruga
China's Premier Li Keqiang (L) shakes hand with Swiss President and Justice Minister Simonetta Sommaruga before a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 45th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2015.
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde
Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde attend a panel during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015.
The world's financial and political elite will head this week to the Swiss Alps for 2015's gathering of the World Economic Forum at the Swiss ski resort of Davos.
Hilde Schwab
Hilde Schwab of the Schwab Foundation speaks ahead of the Crystal Awards ceremony during the World Economic Forum in the Swiss mountain resort of Davos, January 20, 2015.