Who is Joshua Cooper Ramo in the Epstein files?

Joshua Cooper Ramo is the vice chairman and co-chief executive officer of Kissinger Associates, the geopolitical consulting firm founded by former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. He appears in over 700 documents in the Epstein files, primarily in emails and calendar entries showing a sustained personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein from 2013 to 2017. The Wall Street Journal reported in April 2023 that Ramo held more than a dozen meetings with Epstein, many at Epstein's New York townhouse. The documents show meetings were coordinated between Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff and Ramo's assistant Ybel Collado at Kissinger Associates.

How many times did Joshua Cooper Ramo meet with Jeffrey Epstein?

According to the Wall Street Journal's 2023 investigation and the documents in the Epstein files, Ramo had more than a dozen meetings with Epstein between 2013 and 2017. Emails and calendar entries show scheduled breakfasts, lunches, and other meetings at Epstein's New York townhouse at 9 East 71st Street. One documented meeting was a lunch at Epstein's Santa Fe ranch in August 2013 with Harvard professor Martin Nowak, and another was a September 2013 breakfast with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak.

What was Joshua Cooper Ramo's role at Kissinger Associates?

Joshua Cooper Ramo has served as vice chairman and co-chief executive officer of Kissinger Associates, the geopolitical consulting firm founded by former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. He joined the firm around 2005 after working in China with former Goldman Sachs president John L. Thornton. During the period of his documented meetings with Epstein (2013-2017), Ramo also served on the boards of directors of Starbucks and FedEx. His assistant at Kissinger Associates, Ybel Collado, frequently coordinated meeting logistics with Epstein's office.

Did Joshua Cooper Ramo visit Epstein's properties?

Yes. The documents show Ramo visited at least two of Epstein's properties. Multiple emails reference meetings at Epstein's New York townhouse at 9 East 71st Street, between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue. Epstein's August 2013 calendar also shows a lunch with Ramo and Harvard professor Martin Nowak at Epstein's ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Wall Street Journal reported that many of their meetings took place at the townhouse after 5 p.m.

Who is Joshua Cooper Ramo in the Epstein files?

Joshua Cooper Ramo is the vice chairman and co-chief executive officer of Kissinger Associates, the geopolitical consulting firm founded by former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. He appears in over 700 documents in the Epstein files, primarily in emails and calendar entries showing a sustained personal relationship with Jeffrey Epstein from 2013 to 2017. The Wall Street Journal reported in April 2023 that Ramo held more than a dozen meetings with Epstein, many at Epstein's New York townhouse. The documents show meetings were coordinated between Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff and Ramo's assistant Ybel Collado at Kissinger Associates.

How many times did Joshua Cooper Ramo meet with Jeffrey Epstein?

According to the Wall Street Journal's 2023 investigation and the documents in the Epstein files, Ramo had more than a dozen meetings with Epstein between 2013 and 2017. Emails and calendar entries show scheduled breakfasts, lunches, and other meetings at Epstein's New York townhouse at 9 East 71st Street. One documented meeting was a lunch at Epstein's Santa Fe ranch in August 2013 with Harvard professor Martin Nowak, and another was a September 2013 breakfast with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak.

What was Joshua Cooper Ramo's role at Kissinger Associates?

Joshua Cooper Ramo has served as vice chairman and co-chief executive officer of Kissinger Associates, the geopolitical consulting firm founded by former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. He joined the firm around 2005 after working in China with former Goldman Sachs president John L. Thornton. During the period of his documented meetings with Epstein (2013-2017), Ramo also served on the boards of directors of Starbucks and FedEx. His assistant at Kissinger Associates, Ybel Collado, frequently coordinated meeting logistics with Epstein's office.

Did Joshua Cooper Ramo visit Epstein's properties?

Yes. The documents show Ramo visited at least two of Epstein's properties. Multiple emails reference meetings at Epstein's New York townhouse at 9 East 71st Street, between 5th Avenue and Madison Avenue. Epstein's August 2013 calendar also shows a lunch with Ramo and Harvard professor Martin Nowak at Epstein's ranch in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Wall Street Journal reported that many of their meetings took place at the townhouse after 5 p.m.

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Joshua Cooper Ramo, vice chairman and co-CEO of Kissinger Associates, had an extensive direct relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, documented by more than a dozen in-person meetings between 2013 and 2017, with emails coordinated through Epstein's assistant Lesley Groff and Ramo's assistant Ybel Collado at Kissinger Associates.

Ramo appears extensively in personal correspondence with Epstein and his inner circle. Emails show Lesley Groff, Epstein's longtime assistant, scheduling meetings between Ramo and Epstein at Epstein's 9 East 71st Street townhouse in New York, with Ramo's assistant Ybel Collado at Kissinger Associates coordinating on his end. Epstein's calendars show breakfast and lunch meetings with Ramo, including a lunch at Epstein's Santa Fe ranch with Harvard professor Martin Nowak in August 2013, and a September 2013 breakfast with former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak. The emails span from at least July 2013 to April 2017 and show a casual, friendly rapport — Epstein emailing Ramo directly from his personal Gmail asking "You well?" and Ramo replying "In Europe."

Key Highlights

•Over a dozen documented in-person meetings with Epstein between 2013 and 2017, many at Epstein's New York townhouse, according to Wall Street Journal reporting corroborated by these documents
•Meetings coordinated at a professional level between Groff (Epstein's assistant) and Ybel Collado (Ramo's executive assistant at Kissinger Associates), suggesting a structured, ongoing relationship
•Attended a lunch at Epstein's Santa Fe ranch with Harvard evolutionary biologist Martin Nowak in August 2013
•Epstein's December 2013 calendar includes a reminder that 'Joshua Cooper Ramo back in NY' — suggesting Epstein tracked Ramo's travel schedule
•All documented meetings occurred after Epstein's 2008 conviction and registration as a sex offender

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R1NGffi? Tuesday Sept, 2103 NY Reminder: Nicholas Christakis in NY Sept. 24 & 25 ( 11:00am Appt w/Bruce Galloway TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKHS TBD Appt w/Josh Ramo TBD Jagbland Wednesday Sept 25, 2013 NY Reminder: Valdson & Maria depart NY today via British Airways #8004 at 8:25pm from Newark Reminder: Joel

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lbegdorj) CAN JE BR1NGffi? Ave (Entrance on Street) Tuesday Sept, 2103 NY Reminder: Nicholas Christakis in NY Sept. 24 & 25 6:30am Breakfast w/Josh Ramo and Ehud Barak (Josh: 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway (Barak cell: TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKHS?? 12:30pm Lunch w/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) TB

Economist of the Year and Barbro Ehnbom (MM) Christina Andersson is helping to coordinate Champagne and Canapes Monday Sept 23, 2013 NY Reminder Joshua Cooper Ramo back in NY today Reminder: Kissinger is free starting evening of Sept 23rd Reminder: Barak is NOT available today btwn 5-6pm today 9:15am BREAKFAST

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male Economist of the Year and Barbi.° Ehnbom Christina Andersson is helping to coordinate Champagne and Canapes Monday Sept 23, 2013 NY Reminder Joshua Cooper Ramo back in NY today Reminder: Kissinger is free starting evening of Sept. 23rd Reminder: Barak is NOT available today btwn 5-6pm today 8:00am BREAKFAS

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e Economist of the Year and Barbro Ehnbom Christina Andersson is helping to coordinate (1 Champagne and Canapes Monday Sept 23, 2013 NY Reminder: Joshua Cooper Ramo back in NY today Reminder: Kissinger is free starting evening of Sept 23rd Reminder: Barak is NOT available today btwn 5-6pm today 8:00am BREAKFAST

ristakis in NY Sept. 24 & 25 ( 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway (I TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKHS TBD Lunch w/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) TBD Appt w/Josh Ramo TBD Jagbland (Will this still happen since he is now coming on 2P1 at 6pm??) EFTA00383505 5:00pm Appt w/Nicholas Christakis ( ) Wednesday Sept 2

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C to NY TBD Arrive NY TBD "Lone Survivor" w/Peggy Siegal Wednesday Dec. 4, 2013 NY EFTA00378771 10:00am Appt wilosh Harris al 11:00am Appt ic/Josh Ramo a) 12:30pm Lunch w/Robert Divers (a) 2:00pm Appt w/Thijs Hovers & Pieter Taselaar with Bern Lucerne Fund (Thijs TBD Appt w/Dr. Ting a Thursday D

30 Nov 2013 22:55:43 +0000 2013 DECEMBER Sunday Dec. 1, 2013 PB-NY Reminder: Woody:s screening Reminder: Email Anastasiya when in NY Reminder: Joshua Cooper Ramo back in NY 8:30am Appt w/DE Bard 660 Linton Blvd, Suite 100A, Delray Beach, FL ( ) 4:30pm Depart PB for NY (Erin Cunningham to fly with you) TBD

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Meridan Teterboro, NY, TBD "Lone Survivor" w/Peggy Siegal Wednesday Dec. 4. 2013 NY EFTA00284748 10:00am Appt w/Josh Harris ( ) 11:00am Appt w/Josh Ramo (M=) 12:30pm Lunch w/Robert Trivers 2:00pm A t w Thi's Hovers & Pieter Taselaar with Bern Lucerne Fund (ThiJs 3:00pm Appt w/Ehud Barak (Barak's c

2013 DECEMBER Sualiv .1,201. 3B-NY Reminder: Woody's screening Reminder: Email when in NY Reminder: Joshua Cooper Ramo back in NY 8:30am A t w Dr. Bard 6:09pm Depart PB for NY (Erin Cunningham to fly with you) 8:42pm Arrive Newark, NY Savanah Monday Dec. 2.2013 N

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a 1:00pm Wheels up to Washington, DC TBD "Lone Survivor" w/Peggy Siegal (???) Wednesday Dec. 4 2013 NY 10:00am Appt w/Josh Harri 11:00am Appt w/Josh Ramo 12:30pm Lunch w/Robert Trivers 2:00pm A t w/This Hovers & Pieter Taselaar with Bem Lucerne Fund (Thijs Thursday Dec. 5, 2013 NY Reminder Art Ba

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part NY or for where. Below is the latest schedule: 2013 DECEMBER Sunday Dec. 1, 2013 PB-NY Reminder Wood ' Reminder Email when in NY Reminder Joshua Cooper Ramo back in NY 8:30am Appt w/Dr. Bard 660 Linton Blvd, Suite 100A, Delray Beach, FL (212 276 6900) TBD Depart PB for NY (Erin Cunningham to fly with y

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dorj) CAN JE BR1NGffi? Ave (Entrance on Street) Tuesday Sept 24, 2103 NY Reminder: Nicholas Christakis in NY Sept. 24 & 25 ( 6:30am Breakfast w/Josh Ramo and Ehud Barak (Josh: 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway (I (Barak cell: TBD LUNCH W/KAZ4KHS?? 12:30ifin Lunch w/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier

mist of the Year and Barbro Ehnbom (MM,) Christina Andersson is helping to coordinate ( ) Champagne and Canapes Monday Sept 23, 2013 NY Reminder: Joshua Cooper Ramo back in NY today Reminder: Kissinger is free starting evening of Sept 23rd Reminder Barak is NOT available today btwn 5-6pm today 9:15am BREAKFAST

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Economist of the Year and Barbro Ehnbom Christina Andersson is helping to coordinate (1 Champagne and Canapes Monday Sept 23. 2013 NY Reminder: Joshua Cooper Ramo back in NY today Reminder: Kissinger is free starting evening of Sept 23rd Reminder: Barak is NOT available today btwn 5-6pm today EFTA00383320 8

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he Year and Barbi.° Ehnbom Christina Andersson is helping to coordinate (I EFTA00383333 Champagne and Canapes Monday Sept 23, 2013 NY Reminder: Joshua Cooper Ramo back in NY today Reminder: Kissinger is free starting evening of Sept. 23rd Reminder: Barak is NOT available today btwn 5-6pm today 8:00am BREAKFAS

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gdorj) CAN JE BR1NGffi? Ave (Entrance on Street) Tuesday Sept 24, 2103 NY Reminder: Nicholas Christakis in NY Sept. 24 & 25 ( 6:30am Breakfast w/Josh Ramo (I 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway (I TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKHS?? EFTA00383359 12:30pm Lunch iv/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) TBD Jagbland (Wi

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from Washington, DC to NY TBD Arrive NY TBD "Lone Survivor" w/Peggy Siegal Wednesdar Dec. 4, 2013 NY 10:00am Appt wilosh Harris 11:00am Appt ;v/Josh Ramo 12:30pm Lunch w/Robert Divers EFTA00378748 2:00pm Appt w/Thijs Hovers & Pieter Taselaar with Bern Lucerne Fund (Thijs TBD Appt w/Dr ling Thurs

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reidhoffman) 2013 DECEMBER Sunday Dec. 1, 2013 PB-NY Reminder: Woody's screening Reminder: Email Anastasiya when in NY EFTA00378739 Reminder: Joshua Cooper Ramo back in NY 8:30am Appt iv/Dr: Bard 660 Linton Blvd, Suite 100A, Delray Beach, FL (212 276 6900) 4:30pm Depart PB for NY (Erin Cunningham to fly wi

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from Washington, DC to NY TBD Arrive NY TBD "Lone Survivor" w/Peggy Siegal Wednesday Dec. 4, 2013 NY 10:00am Appt w/Josh Harris 11:00am Appt iv/Josh Ramo EFTA00378755 12:30pm Lunch w/Robert Divers 2:00pm Appt w/Thijs Hovers & Pieter Taselaar with Bern Lucerne Fund TBD Appt w/Dr. Ting Thursday Dec.

man (Skype Name: EFTA00378753 2013 DECEMBER Sunday Dec 1, 2013 PB-NY Reminder Woody screening Reminder: Email Anastasiya when in NY Reminder: Joshua Cooper Ramo back in NY 8:30am Appt w/Dr: Bard 4:30pm Depart PB for NY (Erin Cunningham tufty with vow TBD Arrive NY Savanah? Monday Dec. 2, 2013 NY Remind

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e Economist of the Year and Barbro Ehnbom Christina Andersson is helping to coordinate (1 Champagne and Canapes Monday Sept 23, 2013 NY Reminder: Joshua Cooper Ramo back in NY today Reminder Kissinger is free starting evening of Sept 23rd Reminder: Barak is NOT available today btwn 5-6pm today 8:00am BREAKFAST

egdorj) CAN JE BR1NGffi? Ave (Entrance on Street) Tuesday Sept 24, 2103 NY Reminder Nicholas Christakis in NY Sept. 24 & 25 ( 6:30am Breakfast w/Josh Ramo 11-11:30am Appt w/Bruce Galloway (I TBD LUNCH W/KAZAKHS?? 12:30pm Lunch w/Olivier Colom (confirmed w/Olivier) EFTA00383221 TBD Jagbland (Will t

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