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Karl Peterson
Director/Board Member at
ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
Net worth: 31 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Founder of Hotwire, Inc., Karl Ivar Peterson is an American businessperson who has been the head of 12 different companies and occupies the position of Chairman at Sabre Corp., Chairman at Accel Entertainment, Inc., Non-Executive Chairman of TPG Pace Beneficial Finance Corp., Non-Executive Chairman at TPG Pace Solutions Corp., Non-Executive Chairman for TPG Pace Beneficial II Corp. and Non-Executive Chairman of TPG Pace Tech Opportunities II Corp. Mr. Peterson is also on the board of Sabre Holdings Corp., Playa Hotels & Resorts NV and TES Global Holdings Direct Ltd. and Senior Partner at TPG Global LLC. Karl Ivar Peterson previously occupied the position of Non-Executive Chairman at TPG Pace Tech Opportunities Corp., President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Pace Holdings Corp., Chairman of Playa Hotels & Resorts BV, Chairman at Accel Entertainment, Inc., President & Chief Executive Officer at Hotwire, Inc., President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at TPG Pace Holdings Corp., Managing Partner at TPG Capital LLC, Financial Analyst of Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Managing Partner at TPG Capital (UK) Ltd. and Managing Partner at TPG Europe LLP. Karl Ivar Peterson received an undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/03/2026 | 2,438,938 ( 3% ) | 29 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
1.16% | 31/03/2026 | 235,000 ( 1.16% ) | 2 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Latest news about Karl Peterson
Karl Peterson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ACCEL ENTERTAINMENT, INC. | Director/Board Member | 02/02/2026 |
TPG Pace Tech Opportunities II Corp.
 TPG Pace Tech Opportunities II Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Chairman | 01/03/2021 |
TES Global Holdings Direct Ltd.
 TES Global Holdings Direct Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides digital education services | Director/Board Member | 01/07/2013 |
Former positions of Karl Peterson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| PLAYA HOTELS & RESORTS N.V. | Director/Board Member | 11/06/2025 |
| VACASA, INC. | Director/Board Member | 30/04/2025 |
| SABRE CORPORATION | Chairman | 28/04/2022 |
| TPG PACE BENEFICIAL II CORP. | Chairman | 01/01/2023 |
Sabre, Inc.
 Sabre, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Provides machined, metal & plastic parts | Chairman | 01/04/2022 |
Training of Karl Peterson
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Private companies
Connections
61
1st degree connections
39
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 39 |
|---|---|
Caesars License Co. LLC
 Caesars License Co. LLC Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates casinos and hotels | Consumer Services |
Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc.
 Caesars Entertainment Operating Co., Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates as a hotel | Consumer Services |
Univision Communications, Inc.
 Univision Communications, Inc. BroadcastingConsumer Services Provides television, radio and digital streaming network services | Consumer Services |
Sabre Holdings Corp.
 Sabre Holdings Corp. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as an online travel agency | Consumer Services |
Sabre, Inc.
Sabre, Inc. Metal FabricationProducer Manufacturing Provides machined, metal & plastic parts | Producer Manufacturing |
Saxo Bank A/S
 Saxo Bank A/S Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Operates as an investment bank that provides multi-asset trading platform and investment solutions | Finance |
TPG Global LLC
 TPG Global LLC Investment ManagersFinance Provides asset management services | Finance |
University of Notre Dame
 University of Notre Dame Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Caesars Acquisition Co.
 Caesars Acquisition Co. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides equity investment services | Finance |
TPG Capital LLC
 TPG Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance TPG Capital seeks investment opportunities in companies located across the globe. The firm focuses on companies operating in fields of wide range of sectors. It provides equity financing for buyout transactions. | Finance |
Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC
 Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Hotwire, Inc.
 Hotwire, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Provides travel services | Consumer Services |
NCL Corp. Ltd.
 NCL Corp. Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates as global cruise company | Consumer Services |
TSL Education Ltd.
 TSL Education Ltd. Commercial Printing/FormsCommercial Services Provides educational publishing and recruitment services | Commercial Services |
Justgive
 Justgive Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an online platform which connects people with the charities | Technology Services |
TPG Capital (UK) Ltd.
 TPG Capital (UK) Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Acts as an alternative investment manager | Finance |
Sabre Corp.
 Sabre Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Engages in providing technology solutions to the global travel and tourism industry | Technology Services |
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates deep sea and flagged cruise ships in the travel industry | Consumer Services |
TES Global Group Ltd.
 TES Global Group Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes journals and periodicals & provides information technology, business and domestic software development services | Consumer Services |
Caesars Holdings, Inc.
 Caesars Holdings, Inc. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates hotels & casinos | Consumer Services |
Playa Hotels & Resorts BV
 Playa Hotels & Resorts BV Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Operates as a hotel and resort | Consumer Services |
Victoria Plum Ltd.
 Victoria Plum Ltd. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Sells an online bathroom products | Retail Trade |
Impetus-The Private Equity Foundation
 Impetus-The Private Equity Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as a collective charity for the European private equity community | Miscellaneous |
Pace Holdings Corp.
 Pace Holdings Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a development stage company | Finance |
Tes Global Investments SARL
 Tes Global Investments SARL Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment services | Finance |
TPG Europe LLP
 TPG Europe LLP Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services | Finance |
Playa Hotels & Resorts NV
 Playa Hotels & Resorts NV Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns, operates and develops resorts | Consumer Services |
TPG Pace Energy Holdings Corp.
 TPG Pace Energy Holdings Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
TPG Pace Holdings Corp.
 TPG Pace Holdings Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Accel Entertainment, Inc. /Old/
 Accel Entertainment, Inc. /Old/ Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides gaming services | Consumer Services |
TES Global Holdings Direct Ltd.
TES Global Holdings Direct Ltd. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries provides digital education services | Technology Services |
Accel Entertainment, Inc.
 Accel Entertainment, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Provides gaming services | Consumer Services |
TPG Pace Beneficial Finance Corp.
 TPG Pace Beneficial Finance Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
TPG Pace Tech Opportunities Corp.
 TPG Pace Tech Opportunities Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
TPG Pace Solutions Corp.
 TPG Pace Solutions Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
TPG Pace Beneficial II Corp.
 TPG Pace Beneficial II Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
TPG Pace Tech Opportunities II Corp.
TPG Pace Tech Opportunities II Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a blank check company | Finance |
Tpg Pace Group | |
Vacasa, Inc.
 Vacasa, Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides property management services | Finance |
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