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Hyatt executive chairman Pritzker steps down, cites 'terrible judgment' in Epstein ties
Thomas Pritzker resigned immediately as Hyatt executive chairman, citing regret over his decade-long association with Jeffrey Epstein revealed in Justice Department files.
- On Monday, Thomas J. Pritzker, executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels, announced his immediate resignation and said he will not seek reelection at the 2026 shareholder meeting.
- Documents show recently released U.S. Justice Department files linked Thomas J. Pritzker to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, including emails after Epstein's 2008 plea deal and Virginia Giuffre naming him in a deposition.
- In a statement, Thomas J. Pritzker said, `I exercised terrible judgment in maintaining contact with them, and there is no excuse for failing to distance myself sooner` and expressed regret and sorrow for victims of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
- Following the resignation, Hyatt's board appointed Mark Hoplamazian, Hyatt CEO, as chair immediately; Thomas J. Pritzker said he will focus on his science foundation, marking a dramatic leadership change.
- Across sectors, leaders have faced consequences, as Pritzker's resignation follows Epstein-related disclosures, including the ban of Larry Summers and replacement of Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem.
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The Independent
The Independent (US)Billionaire Thomas Pritzker steps down as Hyatt executive chairman over Epstein ties
Thomas Pritzker, cousin to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, had communicated with Jeffrey Epstein long after he pleaded guilty to sex crimes
Thomas Pritzker, executive president of Hyatt Hotels, resigned after the discovery of his long-standing relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. According to the latest batch of documents published by the Department of Justice (DOJ), the tycoon had frequent contact with Epstein, even after his 2008 conviction. Read more
Hyatt Hotels Chairman Tom Pritzker To Retire From Company Over His Association with Jeffrey Epstein
Pritzker says he exercised ‘terrible judgement’. You don’t say! It started with reputational damage, now it’s resignations all around: will we see prosecutions and convictions? The Executive Chairman of Hyatt Hotels, Tom Pritzker, will retire from his position and won’t stand for reelection to its board. He said that the reason is his association with the late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. RESIGNED. Disgusting Creep, Tom Pritzker and Hyatt Hotels …
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