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Olivier Colom (born c. 1969) is a French former diplomat and political adviser. He served as deputy diplomatic adviser and deputy “sherpa” to President Nicolas Sarkozy during Sarkozy’s presidency from 2007 to 2012.[1] He later worked in the private sector, including at the Edmond de Rothschild Group, and founded a consulting firm, OC Advisory, in 2016.[2][1]
Education and early career
[edit]Colom studied at the Institut d'Études Politiques de Paris (Sciences Po) and the École nationale d'administration (ENA). He also holds degrees in public law from Paris I (Sorbonne) and in international law from Paris X (Nanterre).[3]
He began his career at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where he worked on reforms to France’s development aid framework and later focused on European Union economic, financial, budgetary and agricultural policy.[3]
Colom was posted in Oslo and London, and was seconded to the office of then British Prime Minister Tony Blair in 2005–2006.[3]
Role in the Élysée Palace
[edit]In 2007, Colom joined the presidential team at the Élysée Palace as deputy diplomatic adviser and deputy “sherpa” to President Nicolas Sarkozy.[1][3] In this capacity, he worked on international economic issues, climate negotiations, development assistance and matters related to global governance.[3]
Private sector career
[edit]After leaving government service in 2012, Colom joined the Edmond de Rothschild Group. In March 2015, he was appointed head of the group’s newly created General Secretariat.[2] According to Reuters, the role involved overseeing implementation of executive decisions and major projects within the banking group.[2]
In 2016, Colom founded OC Advisory, a consulting firm advising heads of state and business leaders, particularly on African affairs.[1]
He has also served as a non-executive director of Endeavour Mining Corporation.[4]
Epstein-related correspondence
[edit]In February 2026, media outlets reported that Colom’s name appeared in correspondence released by the United States Department of Justice relating to Jeffrey Epstein.[1][5]
According to Anadolu Agency, a 2013 email from Epstein to Colom referenced Epstein’s private island in the Caribbean.[6]
Le Monde reported that Colom had been contacted by Epstein regarding visa applications for individuals associated with him. The report stated that the French Foreign Ministry launched an internal review into the visa procedures used in those cases.[1]
Colom told Le Monde that he regretted the exchanges and stated that he had not participated in any unlawful activities and had not visited Epstein’s island.[1]
As of March 2026, no criminal charges against Colom have been reported in connection with the released correspondence.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Lefilliâtre, Jérôme; Lesueur, Corentin; Trippenbach, Ivanne (15 February 2026). "Epstein affair: Olivier Colom, the sexual predator's French 'friend' and networker". Le Monde. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Edmond De Rothschild Group names head of newly created General Secretariat". Reuters. 10 March 2015. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Gandhi, Swati (6 February 2026). "Who is Olivier Colom? The French diplomat named in the latest Epstein files". LiveMint. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ↑ "Olivier Colom". Business News Australia. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ↑ "Epstein files shed more light on Steve Bannon's efforts to influence European politics". The Guardian. 5 February 2026. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- ↑ "Newly released Epstein files reignite scrutiny over network, high-profile contacts". Anadolu Agency. 5 February 2026. Retrieved 4 March 2026.