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Biography
Thomas Pritzker (born June 6, 1950) is an American heir, businessman and philanthropist. A member of the Pritzker family, he serves as the chairman and chief executive officer of The Pritzker Organization (TPO), 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 (1922–99) and his wife, Marian Friend. He holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, and a BA from Claremont McKenna College.
Career
He is founder and chairman of North America Western Asia Holdings LLC (Nawah), 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 chairman of the Art Institute of Chicago and the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He organized the Pritzker Neuropsychiatric Disorders Research Consortium. He is a director of UCLA.
Personal life
He is married to Margot Marshall, and they have three children.