Mark Hoplamazian is not in the news now; it’s Hyatt Chair Pritzker resigning over Epstein ties. Hoplamazian’s been Hyatt CEO since 2006.
On February 17, 2026, Thomas Pritzker resigned immediately as executive chairman of Hyatt Hotels amid revelations of his ongoing contact with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Pritzker, 75, expressed regret for his "terrible judgment" and will not seek re-election to Hyatt's board. CEO Mark Hoplamazian succeeds him as chairman.