EFTA02538141: Stern to Epstein: Witan Name Change

Date: May 4, 2011
From: David Stern (jeevacation@gmail.com - target, but Stern is sender in thread context)
To: Jeffrey Epstein
Subject: Re:

Summary

In this email thread, David Stern formally informs Jeffrey Epstein that he has executed the name change of his UK company:

"I change the name of my UK company today from 'Asia Gateway Ltd' to 'Witan Group Ltd'. OK?"

Epstein responds with a simple:

"yes"

Strategic Significance

  1. Structural Pivot: This marks the definitive date (May 4, 2011) when the transformation from the China-focused "Asia Gateway" to the more cryptic and "safe" "Witan Group" was completed.
  2. Epstein's Oversight: The fact that Stern sought Epstein's "OK" for a change to a company he claims to "100% own" demonstrates the level of control Epstein exerted over Stern's corporate infrastructure.
  3. Timing: This occurs just months before the "African Investment Vehicle" proposal (Nov 2011), confirming that the corporate restructuring was a prerequisite for the Djibouti/African pivot.