penny pritzker |
| Penny Sue Pritzker (born 1959) is an American business executive, and a member of the Pritzker family of Chicago, one of America's wealthiest families. She is the founder and current Chair of Classic Residence by Hyatt, a chain of luxury senior living communities spread throughout the United States, and the national finance chair of Barack Obama's presidential campaign. Ms. Pritzker is estimated to be the 135th richest person on the Forbes 400 list of "America's wealthiest," with an estimated net worth of $2.8 billion US.[1]
On November 20, 2008, CNN reported that Pritzker is Barack Obama's top choice for Commerce Secretary, quoting "multiple" unnamed sources.[2] However, Politico reported that Pritzker has taken herself out of the running due to concerns about her confirmation.[3] blog comments powered by Disqus |