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Ian Osborne

Political fixer who ran 'Project Jes' to install Staley as Barclays CEO through Epstein

Court Filing

According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Ian Osborne appears in 5,982 case documents, and 4 email records in the Epstein files.

British political fixer and close Epstein associate who orchestrated 'Project Jes' -- a coordinated campaign to install Jes Staley as CEO of Barclays in 2012. The campaign involved planting press stories, lobbying UK Treasury through George Osborne's chief of staff Rupert Harrison, and directly lobbying Barclays board members. Staley was eventually appointed Barclays CEO in 2015. Osborne also facilitated introductions between Epstein and Silicon Valley figures including Peter Thiel and Reid Hoffman, helped structure a Li Ka Shing fund, and managed political connections across UK government and Israeli intelligence circles.

Epstein's files contain extensive correspondence between Osborne and Epstein spanning years.

Nationality
Notable Positions
Political Advisor and Consultant | Director, TerraFirma Capital Partners
Black Book
Not listed
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Ian Osborne is mentioned in documents or reporting related to the Epstein case. Being mentioned does not imply any wrongdoing, criminal conduct, or inappropriate behavior.

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Background

Ian Osborne. Political Advisor and Consultant. Director, TerraFirma Capital Partners.

Epstein Connection

Orchestrated 'Project Jes' -- a coordinated campaign to install Jes Staley as Barclays CEO involving planted press stories, UK Treasury lobbying through George Osborne's chief of staff Rupert Harrison, and direct Barclays board lobbying. Facilitated introductions between Epstein and Peter Thiel, Reid Hoffman. Helped structure a Li Ka Shing fund. Managed political connections across UK government and Israeli intelligence circles. Timeframe: 2010s.

Key Allegations(3)

Orchestrated 'Project Jes' to install Staley as Barclays CEO

documented

Lobbied UK Treasury through George Osborne's chief of staff

documented

Facilitated Epstein-Silicon Valley introductions

documented
Legal Status
none

Subject of investigative reporting

Key Relationships(6)
Jeffrey EpsteinClose associate; extensive correspondence

Close associate; extensive correspondence

Jes StaleySubject of 'Project Jes' campaign

Subject of 'Project Jes' campaign

Rupert HarrisonGeorge Osborne's chief of staff; lobbying target

George Osborne's chief of staff; lobbying target

Peter ThielIntroduced to Epstein through Osborne

Introduced to Epstein through Osborne

Reid HoffmanIntroduced to Epstein through Osborne

Introduced to Epstein through Osborne

Li Ka ShingFund structuring

Fund structuring

Timeline(3 events)
2012

Launched 'Project Jes' campaign to install Staley as Barclays CEO

2012

Lobbied UK Treasury through Rupert Harrison

2015

Jes Staley appointed Barclays CEO

At a Glance

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Flight appearances
Document mentions
Various sources
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Known connections
No
Black book entry
Evidence Types
Court Filing

Activity Timeline

External Cross-Check

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Document Mentions

Email Mentions (4)

Schedule (10)

2011-09-18 to 2013-09-26 · 3 entries verified across multiple documents

About Ian Osborne

Who is Ian Osborne?

British political fixer and close Epstein associate who orchestrated 'Project Jes' -- a coordinated campaign to install Jes Staley as CEO of Barclays in 2012. The campaign involved planting press stories, lobbying UK Treasury through George Osborne's chief of staff Rupert Harrison, and directly lobbying Barclays board members. Staley was eventually appointed Barclays CEO in 2015. Osborne also facilitated introductions between Epstein and Silicon Valley figures including Peter Thiel and Reid Hoffman, helped structure a Li Ka Shing fund, and managed political connections across UK government and Israeli intelligence circles. Epstein's files contain extensive correspondence between Osborne and Epstein spanning years.

What is Ian Osborne's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?

Ian Osborne appears in 5,982 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 4 emails from the Epstein investigation files.

Is Ian Osborne in the Epstein files?

Yes. Ian Osborne is referenced in 5,982 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases.

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