American billionaire businessman and CEO of Apollo Global Management. DOJ-released EFTA emails document contact with Epstein from 2013 to 2016, including visits to Epstein's New York home, phone calls, and discussions about purchasing Rowan's private jet. Financial Times reported Rowan repeatedly discussed tax arrangements and sent internal Apollo financial documents to Epstein. Met with Epstein alongside co-founders Leon Black and Josh Harris. Apollo has stated Rowan 'had neither a business nor any other relationship with Mr Epstein.'
All contact was post-2008 conviction.
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Background
Marc Rowan is an American billionaire businessman and co-founder of Apollo Global Management, one of the world's largest alternative investment firms. He serves as CEO of Apollo and has held the position of Senior Managing Director. Corporate filings list him as an executive of Apollo associated with the finance, insurance, and real estate industry. He is also Chair of the Wharton School Board of Advisors.
Rowan was offered the position of Director of the Office of Management and Budget during the Trump transition period by Jared Kushner. He initially accepted the role but subsequently declined, reportedly after Apollo co-founder Leon Black objected to his departure from the firm.
Apollo Global Management, under the leadership of its co-founders Leon Black, Marc Rowan, and Josh Harris, became one of the largest private equity firms in the world. The firm's connections to Jeffrey Epstein became a subject of public scrutiny following media reporting and the release of EFTA (Epstein Financial Trust Account) documents by the Department of Justice.
Epstein Connection
DOJ-released EFTA emails document extensive direct contact between Marc Rowan and Jeffrey Epstein spanning from at least August 2013 through April 2016 -- all occurring after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor. The documented relationship includes: scheduling and attending meetings at Epstein's New York home; direct email correspondence between Rowan and Epstein on subjects including 'Valuation'; phone calls arranged through assistants; discussions about purchasing Rowan's private jet; Rowan forwarding business correspondence (including Rothschild-related communications) to Epstein; and financial model preparation for Rowan by Epstein's associates. Multiple documents show Leon Black directed Rowan to engage with Epstein, including attending meetings and calling Epstein regarding Donor Advised Funds. Epstein's associate Richard Kahn also communicated with Epstein about Apollo stock sales by Rowan. Apollo's European business head Sanjay Patel was directed by Rowan to follow up with Epstein about 'Rothschild conversations' involving Leon Black.
Key Allegations(12)
Rowan had direct, sustained contact with Jeffrey Epstein from 2013 to 2016, after Epstein's 2008 sex offense conviction, including personal emails, phone calls, and in-person meetings.
documentedMeetings between Rowan and Epstein were arranged at Epstein's New York home, with Rowan's executive assistant Elizabeth Irene coordinating logistics.
documentedLeon Black directed Rowan to attend a meeting with Epstein and to call Epstein regarding Donor Advised Funds.
documentedEpstein sought details of Rowan's private plane through Lesley Groff, Epstein's assistant.
documentedRowan and Epstein exchanged emails about a 'Valuation' subject, with Rowan responding 'Not sure but will check.'
documentedRowan forwarded a Rothschild-related business email to Epstein with the subject 'Good to see you last Friday - Edmond de Rothschild.'
documentedRowan directed Apollo's European business head Sanjay Patel to contact Epstein regarding 'Rothschild conversations' between Epstein and Leon Black.
documentedFinancial models were produced for Rowan by Epstein's associates, which were later adapted for other purposes.
documentedEpstein's associate Richard Kahn emailed Epstein about 'APO stock sales by Marc Rowan,' indicating Epstein monitored Rowan's Apollo stock transactions.
documentedApollo has publicly stated that Rowan 'had neither a business nor any other relationship with Mr Epstein.'
documentedDuring the Trump transition, Kushner offered Rowan the OMB director job; Rowan initially accepted but later declined, reportedly after Leon Black objected.
allegedRowan directed associate Patrick Fenn to contact Epstein about a prior discussion between Rowan and Epstein.
documentedLegal Status
Marc Rowan appears extensively in DOJ-released EFTA documents as a contact and correspondent of Jeffrey Epstein. He has not been charged with or accused of any criminal wrongdoing. His name appears in connection with business and financial discussions with Epstein post-2008 conviction.
Notable Statements(6)
“tks”
“Not sure but will check”
“Free now or 12-1230”
“Phone is fine almost any time. If Jeff”
“Marc Rowan is one of Leon's partners”
“Marc Rowan will come see you for 8am Breakfast on Wed. Jan. 6th”
Contradictions(1)
Apollo Global Management stated that Rowan 'had neither a business nor any other relationship with Mr Epstein.'
EFTA documents show extensive direct contact from 2013-2016 including personal emails between Rowan and Epstein, scheduled meetings at Epstein's home, phone calls, discussions about valuation matters, Rowan forwarding Rothschild business correspondence to Epstein, financial models prepared for Rowan by Epstein's associates, Rowan directing Apollo colleagues to follow up with Epstein on business matters, and Epstein's associates monitoring Rowan's Apollo stock sales.
Key Relationships(4)
Extensive email correspondence and in-person meetings from 2013-2016 documented in EFTA records, including discussions of valuation, Rothschild conversations, Apollo stock sales, financial models, Donor Advised Funds, and visits to Epstein's home.
Apollo co-founder Leon Black directed Rowan to attend meetings with Epstein and to call Epstein regarding Donor Advised Funds. Rowan directed Apollo colleagues to follow up with Epstein on 'Rothschild conversations you and Leon' had. (efta-01365973, efta-efta01938699, efta-02714922)
Lesley Groff, Epstein's executive assistant, coordinated meetings and logistics between Rowan and Epstein, including arranging the January 6, 2016 breakfast and inquiring about Rowan's plane. (efta-02064367, efta-02064584, efta-02064336)
Richard Kahn emailed Epstein about 'APO stock sales by Marc Rowan,' suggesting Epstein's financial circle monitored Rowan's Apollo stock activity. (efta-01731997)
Timeline(16 events)
Melanie Spinella introduces Rowan to Epstein's associates as 'one of Leon's partners,' with his assistant identified as Elizabeth Irene at Apollo Management.
Meeting scheduling for Rowan with Epstein; '8am is fine on Sun Sept 8' confirmed.
Scheduling reminder asking whether 11am on October 23 works for Marc Rowan.
Leon Black asks Barry Cohen and Marc Rowan to call Epstein regarding Donor Advised Funds.
Richard Kahn emails Epstein about 'APO stock sales by Marc Rowan,' noting 'I am sure you are aware and it must be part of a planned' (text truncated).
Meeting with Marc Rowan discussed and arranged via Melanie Spinella and Lesley Groff.
Lesley Groff confirms 'Marc Rowan will come see you for 8am Breakfast on Wed. Jan. 6th.'
Scheduled 8am breakfast meeting between Rowan and Epstein.
Elizabeth Irene (Rowan's executive assistant) communicates regarding scheduling with Epstein's office.
Lesley Groff asks Rowan's assistant for details of 'Marc's plane' on behalf of Jeffrey Epstein.
Further correspondence involving Rowan's assistant and Epstein's associates regarding the plane inquiry, with James Hagerty responding 'fantastic...thanks.'
Rowan emails Epstein: 'Free now or 12-1230' in reply to 'Hi there.'
Jeffrey Epstein emails Marc Rowan from jeevacation@gmail.com.
Rowan replies 'tks' to an email from Jeffrey Epstein.
Rowan emails Epstein RE: Valuation -- 'Not sure but will check.'
Rowan forwards email to Jeffrey Epstein with subject 'Fwd: Good to see you last Friday - Edmond de Rothschild' with note 'Fyi.'
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Schedule (1)
2016-01-06 to 2016-01-06 · 1 entries verified across multiple documents
Breakfast with Marc Rowan
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