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Penny Pritzker, born on May 2, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, United States, is a politician, entrepreneur and business executive. As of 2026, Penny Pritzker is 67 years old. Schooling on record includes Harvard College. Recorded honors include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and Order of Princess Olga, 1st class (2024).
My Take
What strikes me about Penny Pritzker is how she moved between the private and public worlds without missing a step. Born into one of America's most prominent business families, she could have coasted, yet she ended up serving as the 38th U.S. Secretary of Commerce from 2013 to 2017. That tells me she wanted impact beyond the family balance sheet. Being named one of three successors to her uncle Jay also signals real trust in her judgment, not just her name. I respect that she paired entrepreneurial instincts with public service rather than treating wealth as the finish line.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Penny Pritzker
- Name (Japanese)
- ペニー・プリツカー
- Reading
- ぺにー・ぷりつかー
- Born
- May 2, 1959 (age 67)
- Origin
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- politician / entrepreneur / business executive
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Boar
2. Background
- University
- Harvard College
Awards & achievements
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- 2024 Order of Princess Olga, 1st class
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Penny Pritzker born?
Penny Pritzker was born on May 2, 1959 and is 67 years old.
Where is Penny Pritzker from?
Penny Pritzker is from Chicago, Illinois, United States.
What does Penny Pritzker do?
Penny Pritzker works as politician, entrepreneur, business executive.
Where did Penny Pritzker study?
Penny Pritzker attended Harvard College.
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