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Hyatt Chairman Thomas Pritzker Resigns Over Epstein Ties

Hyatt Chairman Thomas Pritzker Resigns Over Epstein Ties

Matichon•International•2h ago

Reader Briefing

Hyatt's chairman, Thomas Pritzker, has resigned due to his alleged connections with Jeffrey Epstein.

  • •Thomas Pritzker, executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels, resigned on February 16.
  • •His resignation follows revelations of his involvement with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • •Pritzker cited his association with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell as a reason for stepping down.

Overview

  • •On February 16, Thomas Pritzker announced his resignation as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels.
  • •Thomas Pritzker resigned due to his alleged involvement with Jeffrey Epstein, a suspect in sexual abuse cases.
  • •Thomas Pritzker stated that good governance includes protecting Hyatt, especially regarding his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • •Thomas Pritzker admitted his decision to associate with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell was a "terrible decision" and apologized for not distancing himself sooner.
  • •The US Department of Justice revealed documents indicating Pritzker's continued contact with Epstein, even after Epstein's 2008 plea agreement.
  • •In 2018, Jeffrey Epstein requested Pritzker's assistance in booking a hotel room for a woman traveling in Asia, reportedly Epstein's girlfriend.
  • •Mark Hoplamazian, the current President and CEO of Hyatt, will assume the role of executive chairman immediately.
  • •Thomas Pritzker is the latest influential figure to face repercussions after the DOJ released documents detailing Epstein's network with business and cultural elites.

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Key Quotes

Thomas Pritzker
"Good governance also means protecting Hyatt, especially in the context of my involvement with Jeffrey Epstein."
การบริหารจัดการที่ดี ยังหมายถึงการปกป้องไฮแอท โดยเฉพาะอย่างยิ่งในบริบทความเกี่ยวข้องระหว่างตนกับนายเจฟฟรีย์ เอปสตีน
Thomas Pritzker
"It was a terrible decision to associate with those individuals, and there is no excuse for not distancing myself sooner."
เป็นการตัดสินใจที่แย่มากที่ติดต่อกับคนเหล่านั้น และไม่มีข้อแก้ตัวใดๆเลยสำหรับการที่ตนไม่ยอมถอยห่างออกมาให้เร้วกว่านี้

Key Entities

Person

Thomas Pritzker(โธมัส พริตซ์เกอร์)ℹ️
Executive Chairman of Hyatt Hotels who resigned due to his association with Jeffrey Epstein.
Jeffrey Epstein(เจฟฟรีย์ เอปสตีน)ℹ️
Alleged sex offender and financier whose association with Thomas Pritzker led to Pritzker's resignation.
Ghislaine Maxwell(กิสเลน แม็กซ์เวลล์)ℹ️
Individual associated with Jeffrey Epstein, mentioned in Thomas Pritzker's resignation statement.
Mark Hoplamazian(มาร์ค โฮพลามาเซียน)ℹ️
President and CEO of Hyatt Hotels who will succeed Thomas Pritzker as executive chairman.

Organization

Hyatt Hotels(โรงแรมไฮแอท)ℹ️
Hotel chain whose Executive Chairman, Thomas Pritzker, resigned over scandal.
US Department of Justice(กระทรวงยุติธรรมสหรัฐ)ℹ️
US government agency that revealed documents linking Thomas Pritzker to Jeffrey Epstein.