Klaus Schwab, founder of the World Economic Forum, stepped down from his role as chair over the Easter weekend, days before damaging whistleblower allegations triggered an emergency investigation by the organization’s board.

The World Economic Forum says its board has given unanimous support for an independent investigation into allegations of misconduct by founder Klaus Schwab.

The World Economic Forum announced on Tuesday that it has launched an investigation into its founder, Klaus Schwab, following a whistleblower letter alleging misconduct by the former chairman. The announcement came a day after the 87-year-old Schwab said he was resigning as chairman,