Penny Sue Pritzker (born May 2, 1959) is an American billionaire businesswoman, entrepreneur, civic leader, and philanthropist who is currently serving as the 38th United States Secretary of Commerce. She is the founder of PSP Capital Partners and Pritzker Realty Group. She is also co-founder of Artemis Real Estate Partners. She is a member of the Pritzker family.In 2012, Chicago magazine named her one of the 100 most powerful Chicagoans.