Thomas J. Pritzker Resigns as Hyatt Chairman Following Jeffrey Epstein Scandal
Thomas J. Pritzker has resigned as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels Corporation after newly disclosed communications revealed his continued association with Jeffrey Epstein.The billionaire expressed regret for exercising "terrible judgment" by maintaining ties with the disgraced financier following his 2008 conviction for sex crimes.Mark Hoplamazian will succeed
Thomas J. Pritzker as chairman while
Hyatt attempts to distance its brand from the legacy of the late sex offender.