Hyatt Chairman Pritzker Leaves Board Over Epstein Ties
Hyatt Chairman Thomas Pritzker has stepped down from the board of the Hyatt Hotels Corporation due to his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Pritzker, a billionaire heir, made the decision not to seek reelection to the board at the annual stockholder meeting.
Pritzker's departure from the board comes as a result of the ongoing fallout from Epstein's sex trafficking ring. Epstein was a close friend and associate of Pritzker's, and the two had a long history of business dealings.
The news of Pritzker's departure from the board was announced on February 16, 2026, just one day after the release of the Epstein files, which revealed the extent of Epstein's sex trafficking operation.
Pritzker's decision to leave the board is seen as a significant development in the ongoing scandal surrounding Epstein's associates. The move is likely to be seen as a attempt to distance himself from the controversy and protect the reputation of the Hyatt Hotels Corporation.
The Epstein files have sparked a wave of resignations and firings among those who had ties to the convicted sex offender. The fallout is expected to continue in the coming days and weeks as more information comes to light.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has not commented on Pritzker's departure from the board, but the move is likely to be seen as a significant development in the ongoing scandal.