Thomas Pritzker


Thomas Pritzker is an American billionaire heir, businessman and philanthropist. A member of the Pritzker family, he is the chairman and chief executive officer of the Pritzker Organization, which manages the various Pritzker family business assets, and the executive chairman of the Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

Early life

Thomas Pritzker was born on June 6, 1950, the son of Jay Pritzker and his wife, Marian Friend. He holds a JD and an MBA from the University of Chicago, and a BA from Claremont McKenna College.

Career

He is founder and chairman of North America Western Asia Holdings LLC, an investment and advisory firm seeking to invest in Iraqi companies while advising clients looking to do business in the region.

Philanthropy

He is the past chairman of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He organized the Pritzker Neuropsychiatric Disorders Research Consortium. Along with his wife, Tom supports Rare, an international conservation organization.

Personal life

He is married to Margot Marshvball; they have three sons.
In 2020, sealed depositions may corroborate Tampa Bay Times' allegations that Thomas Pritzker was one of the wealthy people connected to Jeffrey Epstein child sex trafficking ring.