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Penny Sue Pritzker (born May 2, 1959) is an American billionaire heiress, businesswoman and civic leader who served as the 38th United States secretary of commerce in the Obama administration from 2013 to 2017. [1]
In 1995, Jay Pritzker, the co-founder of Hyatt, [clarification needed] stepped down and Thomas Pritzker took control of The Pritzker Organization. [4] When Jay died in 1999, the family split the business into 11 pieces worth $1.4 billion each [4] (choosing to settle a lawsuit from two family members, who apparently received $500 million each in 2005).
Pritzker was born in Palo Alto, California, on January 19, 1965.He is the son of Donald Pritzker and Sue Pritzker (née Sandel). [7] [4] A member of the Pritzker family, a Jewish family of Ukrainian descent [8] prominent in business and philanthropy during the late 20th century, [9] [10] Pritzker is named after both of his paternal uncles, Jay Pritzker and Robert Pritzker. [11]
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 1 January 2025. American billionaire (born 1950) Jennifer Pritzker Pritzker in 2016 Born James Nicholas Pritzker (1950-08-13) August 13, 1950 (age 74) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Education Loyola University Chicago (BA) Occupation(s) Investor, philanthropist Known for First transgender billionaire, founder ...
Penny Pritzker. On May 2, 2013, President Obama announced the nomination of hotel magnate Penny Pritzker as Secretary of Commerce. [128] On June 10, 2013, the Commerce, Science and Technology Committee unanimously approved Pritzker's nomination. [129] On June 25, 2013, Pritzker was confirmed by the full Senate by a vote of 97 to 1. [130]
Donald Nicholas Pritzker (October 31, 1932 – May 6, 1972) was an American businessman. He was a member of the Pritzker family and served as the president of Hyatt , where he helped grow the hotel chain.
Pages in category "Pritzker family" The following 27 pages are in this category, out of 27 total. ... Penny Pritzker; Pritzker Architecture Prize; R.
Vi Senior Living, formerly known as Classic Residence by Hyatt, was founded in 1987 by Penny Pritzker. [3] [4] The Pritzker family background in founding the Hyatt hotel chain and Marmon Group inspired Penny Pritzker's vision to bring high-end hospitality to senior living communities across the United States.