Swedish businesswoman and founder of BBB ('Barbro's Best & Brightest'), a mentoring network of approximately 200 young female professionals, many from Stockholm School of Economics. Ehnbom organized the Swedish-American Life Science Summit (SALSS) and used the BBB network to connect young women with donors and mentors, including Epstein. Extensive email correspondence in the DOJ releases shows Ehnbom forwarding attendee lists with photos to Epstein, requesting $25,000 donations for Stockholm School of Economics, arranging bank transfers to BBB AB, and thanking Epstein ('TACK sweetheart for continuing believing in BBB!'). When Epstein asked 'who is your wife choice this year? - brainy and sensual!' Ehnbom responded by recommending her SALSS Project Manager with a photo attached.
In December 2005, Ehnbom introduced Princess Sofia of Sweden to Epstein. She described BBB as having '200 young women' including 'a minister, an ambassador, a professor, and Princess Sofia.' Stockholm School of Economics has since distanced itself from Ehnbom.
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Background
Barbro Ehnbom (also referenced as Barbro C. Ehnbom) is a Swedish businesswoman who served as Chairman of the Swedish-American Life Science Summit (SALSS) and Chairman of Barbro's Best & Brightest (BBB), a mentoring network described as consisting of approximately 200 young female professionals. She was based between New York City (360 E. 55 St. #10G) and Stockholm, Sweden, and operated at the intersection of Swedish-American business, political, and scientific networks. Her organizational roles placed her in contact with biotech leaders, Swedish diplomats, and U.S. political figures including Congresswoman Diana DeGette and the Swedish Ambassador to the United States.
Epstein Connection
Barbro Ehnbom maintained a sustained, multi-year personal and professional relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, documented through extensive email correspondence spanning at least from June 2011 through May 2016. She communicated with Epstein both directly and through his assistant Lesley Groff, coordinating meetings, events, and introductions. Ehnbom involved Epstein in her SALSS and BBB networks, forwarded attendee lists and photographs to him, coordinated his visits to Stockholm, arranged a fundraiser for Congresswoman Diana DeGette in which Epstein appears to have been involved, and recommended individuals--including her own SALSS Project Manager--to Epstein. She also sought to leverage Epstein's connections, at one point asking whether he was 'still close to Bill Gates.' The relationship was marked by affectionate, informal language and frequent requests to meet.
Key Allegations(8)
Ehnbom coordinated with Epstein on a fundraiser for U.S. Congresswoman Diana DeGette, scheduled for September 27, 2012, in New York City, with tiered contribution levels up to $2,500.
documentedEhnbom discussed inviting former President Bill Clinton to a Globalization Summit in Stockholm with Epstein.
documentedEhnbom forwarded a confidential 'Program & Attendee list' related to Epstein to or from her network.
documentedEhnbom recommended her SALSS 2012 Project Manager to Epstein, describing her as 'super smart super hard working,' in the context of Epstein asking about a 'wife choice.'
documentedEhnbom coordinated Epstein's visits to Stockholm, including a planned visit in late November/early December 2012 for which Swedish contacts expressed excitement.
documentedEhnbom organized BBB Gatherings with Epstein's involvement and coordinated logistics through his assistant Lesley Groff.
documentedEhnbom asked Epstein in April 2015 whether he was 'still close to Bill Gates,' suggesting she sought to leverage Epstein's high-profile connections.
documentedEhnbom served as a conduit for introducing scientists and professionals to Epstein, including a neuroscientist ('Prof Winblad') from Karolinska Institutet.
documentedLegal Status
Barbro Ehnbom is not known to have been charged, convicted, or formally investigated. She appears extensively in released email correspondence from DOJ and EFTA document productions as a correspondent and associate of Jeffrey Epstein.
Notable Statements(7)
“My Project Manager of SALSS 2012 super smart super hard working”
“CAN WE MEET? ALSO, ARE YOU STILL CLOSE TO BILL GATES??”
“Dear Jeffrey, It's been too long and I like”
“Please tell Jeffrey we are excited he is coming”
“Really...? One Sunday only in Stockholm....what would you like”
“Jeffrey and Julia....?”
“HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER! AND HOPE WE CAN MEET BEFORE I HAVE TO GO BACK”
Contradictions(1)
Ehnbom's BBB and SALSS activities were standard professional networking and mentoring for young women in life sciences and business.
Email correspondence shows Ehnbom forwarding attendee lists with photos to Epstein, recommending her young female SALSS Project Manager in response to Epstein's 'wife choice' inquiry, and coordinating Epstein's access to her network of young female professionals.
Key Relationships(5)
Extensive personal email correspondence from 2011-2016 involving meeting coordination, event planning, affectionate language ('love be,' 'kram'), introductions, and leveraging of mutual connections. Ehnbom communicated directly with Epstein and through his assistant. (548 shared documents)
Lesley Groff, Epstein's executive assistant, served as intermediary for Ehnbom's communications with Epstein, relaying meeting requests and coordinating BBB Gathering logistics. (234 shared documents)
Ehnbom discussed inviting Bill Clinton to a Globalization Summit in Stockholm with Epstein, suggesting she sought to use Epstein's connections to access Clinton. (5 shared documents)
In April 2015, Ehnbom asked Epstein whether he was 'still close to Bill Gates,' indicating she sought access to Gates through Epstein. (4 shared documents)
Eva Andersson-Dubin appears in documents co-occurring with Ehnbom in Epstein-related correspondence. (5 shared documents)
Timeline(33 events)
Lesley Groff emails Ehnbom on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein informing her of his plans to be in New York from Sunday, June [date].
Communication regarding Jeffrey Epstein; Lesley Groff contacts Ehnbom noting Epstein is out of town.
Lesley Groff coordinates BBB Gathering logistics with Ehnbom, confirming a Thursday date for an Epstein-linked event.
Further coordination between Lesley Groff, Ehnbom, and Sara Khanwall regarding the BBB Gathering and attendee details.
Ehnbom sends communication regarding an event at the Swedish Church in NYC scheduled for April 11.
Lesley Groff informs Epstein that Ehnbom called to say hello and asked if he was in New York.
Ehnbom forwards information about a FEOY Gala 2012 at Stockholm School of Economics (SSE).
Cecilia Schött sends Ehnbom a confidential 'Program & Attendee list' connected to Epstein-related matters.
Ehnbom recommends her SALSS 2012 Project Manager to Epstein, describing her as 'super smart super hard working,' and attaches information to the email.
Fundraiser for Congresswoman Diana DeGette held in New York City, hosted by DeGette's office with tiered contributions up to $2,500; attendees include Swedish Ambassador Karin Palmquist, Ehnbom, and biotech leaders.
Ehnbom forwards email about 'JE in Stockholm' coordinating Epstein's visit to Sweden.
Ehnbom emails Epstein about his brief Stockholm visit: 'Really...? One Sunday only in Stockholm.'
Ehnbom sends email with subject 'JE Stockholm this Saturday' coordinating Epstein's imminent visit.
Sana Alajmovic emails on behalf of Ehnbom's network: 'Please tell Jeffrey we are excited he is coming.'
Jeffrey Epstein replies to an email about 'Barbro Ehnbom next week,' coordinating a meeting.
Ehnbom emails Epstein with subject 'Jeffrey and Julia....?'
Ehnbom emails Epstein with subject 'JE aid' from Stockholm.
Ehnbom communicates about 'JE Stockholm...?' indicating continued coordination of Epstein's Sweden visits.
Ehnbom emails with subject 'GONE MISSING' about Robert Goldsamt.
Ehnbom emails about 'Prof Winblad neuroscientist from KI' (Karolinska Institutet), apparently arranging an introduction.
Lesley Groff emails Epstein: 'Barbro called again asking if you would like to meet this [week].'
Ehnbom emails Epstein and Marcus Forss about the Robert S. Goldsamt Foundation.
Ehnbom emails Epstein: 'Promise I check this out tmrw night, big FEOY gala for Lisa Parfelt.'
Ehnbom forwards 'Wow?' email to Epstein.
Ehnbom forwards an invitation to Epstein, hoping he is in town.
Ehnbom emails Epstein with subject 'Lucia at SSE' with an attached photo from Stockholm School of Economics.
Lesley Groff emails Epstein: 'Barbro Ehnbom is asking if she could come see you this [week].'
Ehnbom emails Epstein: 'CAN WE MEET? ALSO, ARE YOU STILL CLOSE TO BILL GATES??'
Ehnbom emails Epstein: 'HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER! AND HOPE WE CAN MEET BEFORE I HAVE TO GO BACK.'
Ehnbom emails Epstein asking to see him during the week.
Ehnbom emails Epstein about 'Anna Edding Heine' from Stockholm.
Ehnbom emails Epstein: 'Dear Jeffrey, It's been too long and I like [to meet in NYC].'
Ehnbom sends a frivolous birthday/inauguration day email joking about 'President Donald Trump' as a present.
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Document Mentions
Email Mentions (3)
Fwd: SV: BBB AB konto #
Dear Jeffrey, Huge thanks for giving BBB another chance!!We have 200 quite fantastic young women including a minister, an ambassador-Lisa! a professo
Fwd: SV: BBB AB konto #
Dear Jeffrey, Huge thanks for giving BBB another chance!!We have 200 quite fantastic young women including a minister, an ambassador-Lisa! a professo
Fwd: SV: BBB AB konto #
Dear Jeffrey, Huge thanks for giving BBB another chance!!We have 200 quite fantastic young women including a minister, an ambassador-Lisa! a professor
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