Hyatt Hotels chairman Thomas Pritzker steps down over Epstein ties

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al JazeeraFebruary 17, 2026 at 03:24 AM

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Thomas Pritzker is stepping down as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, effective immediately, due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The decision follows the recent release of US Justice Department documents revealing Pritzker's continued contact with Epstein after his 2008 conviction on sex crime charges. Pritzker, who has served as executive chairman since 2004, expressed regret for his "terrible judgement" in maintaining contact with them. He also stated that he will not seek re-election to the company's board at the 2026 annual stockholder meeting. Pritzker's departure is the latest consequence for prominent figures exposed by the release of documents detailing Epstein's network.

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United States 40% The New York Times 40% Goldman Sachs 40% Thorbjorn Jagland 40% Kathryn Ruemmler 50% US Justice Department 60% Hyatt Hotels Corporation 80% Ghislaine Maxwell ×280% Jeffrey Epstein ×590% Thomas J Pritzker 100%

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