(New York, March 12, 2019)—The investor and philanthropist John Pritzker has been elected to The Board of Trustees of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The election took place at the March 12 meeting of the Board and was announced today by Daniel Brodsky, the Museum’s Chairman. Mr. Pritzker will serve as an Elective Trustee.
John Pritzker is the Founder and Managing Partner of Geolo Capital, a private equity firm based in San Francisco. Mr. Pritzker has served as Chairman and CEO of several businesses in the hospitality industry, including Two Roads Hospitality, Red Sail Sports and The Odyssey Club (now Exclusive Resorts). He was also a founding member of Ticketmaster, Inc. (the world’s largest seller of live-entertainment tickets) and formed Mandara Spa (the largest operator of upscale spas for the hospitality and cruise industry). In 1972, John Pritzker joined his father, Jay, founder of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, at the company, and worked his way up to Managing Director and Divisional Vice President of Hyatt Hotels and Resorts.
“Over the years, John Pritzker has acquired vast, international experience in all aspects of the hospitality industry. He is also a great supporter of culture in many facets. His unique perspective will enhance our board, and I look forward to working with him in his new role,” said Mr. Brodsky, in making the announcement.
Mr. Pritzker is Chairman of the John Pritzker Family Fund and a past president of the San Francisco Jewish Community Federation. He serves on the boards of The Bernard Osher Foundation, which funds higher education and the arts; the Executive Council of University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Health; Tipping Point Community, which fights poverty in the Bay Area; and Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. He lives in San Francisco and has three sons. He is a major collector of modern art.
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Updated May 31, 2019
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