Hyatt Hotels chairman steps down over Jeffrey Epstein ties

Thomas Pritzker, chairman of Hyatt Hotels since 2004, has stepped down after his connections to Jeffrey Epstein surfaced in recently released documents. Pritzker stated he regretted his association with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, acknowledging his "terrible judgement" in maintaining contact after Epstein's 2008 conviction. The released files revealed Pritzker's regular contact with Epstein in the years following the financier's plea deal on sex crime charges. Pritzker cited his age and the company's strong position as contributing factors in his decision, emphasizing his responsibility to ensure a smooth transition. Mark Hoplamazian, Hyatt's president and CEO, will succeed Pritzker as chairman. The release of the Epstein files has led to scrutiny of numerous prominent figures, though appearing in the documents does not imply wrongdoing.

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