Thomas J. Pritzker

Thomas J. Pritzker is an American businessman and philanthropist, best known as the executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation. Born into the prominent Pritzker family, he has played a significant role in expanding the Hyatt brand globally. However, Pritzker recently announced his retirement as chairman amid scrutiny over his connections to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, following the release of documents detailing these associations. In his statement, he expressed regret for his judgment in maintaining those connections and emphasized the importance of protecting the integrity of Hyatt.