Hyatt Executive Chairman Thomas Pritzker steps down over Epstein ties

Core Viewpoint - Thomas Pritzker, the executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels, is stepping down due to his connections with Jeffrey Epstein, as revealed in documents from an ongoing investigation into Epstein's ties with influential figures [1] Group 1: Leadership Changes - Pritzker has expressed deep regret over his association with Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, acknowledging poor judgment in maintaining contact with them [1] - His retirement is effective immediately, and Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian will take over as chairman [1] Group 2: Background and Context - Pritzker's connections to Epstein included numerous emails discussing dinner meetings and invitations, which continued even after Epstein's 2008 guilty plea for soliciting prostitution from an underage girl [1] - Epstein's death by suicide in 2019 has not diminished the network's desire to remain connected to him [1]