Who was Harlan Peltz married to? Epstein Files claim Prince Andrew “very focused” on financier’s girlfriend during dinner with Ghislane Maxwell

Partner at Peltz Capital Management , Harlan Peltz (L) and Debra Peltz pose circa January 2010 in New York City (Source: Getty)
Partner at Peltz Capital Management , Harlan Peltz (L) and Debra Peltz pose circa January 2010 in New York City (Source: Getty)

Recent releases from Jeffrey Epstein files by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently discussed details from an apparent FBI interview with financier Harlan Peltz.

According to a report in The Guardian, the document summarized a 2020 interview where Peltz described attending a dinner party arranged by Ghislaine Maxwell. A key point highlighted was that Prince Andrew, referred to as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was “very focused” on Harlan Peltz’s girlfriend during the dinner. However, her identity has not been publicly disclosed.

(L-R) Bowlmor Lanes' Tom Shannon, Harlan Peltz and Debra Peltz pose circa July, 2011 in New York City. - Source: Getty
(L-R) Bowlmor Lanes' Tom Shannon, Harlan Peltz and Debra Peltz pose circa July, 2011 in New York City. - Source: Getty

This has sparked an interest in Peltz’s personal life. He was previously married to Debra Dina Harounian who was often referred to as Debra Peltz. A New York Times report stated that the couple tied the knot in June 2001. The wedding ceremony, officiated by Rabbi Mordechai Waxman, was held at the Park Avenue Synagogue in New York.

Peltz was 30 years old at that time and worked as the director of legal and business affairs for the theatrical division of SFX Entertainment.

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All we need to know about Harlan Peltz’s personal life

Harlan Peltz’s full name is Harlan David Peltz. He was born to Lauren S. Veronis and Robert B. Peltz, who was the brother of billionaire Nelson Peltz. His mother later married John J. Veronis.

Peltz attended Haverford College in Pennsylvania, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. He then pursued graduate studies at New York University Stern School of Business.

In 2001, Harlan Peltz married Debra Dina Harounian in a wedding ceremony which took place at the Park Avenue Synagogue in New York. At that time, Peltz was the founder and chairman of YouthStream Media Networks, a media and marketing company in New York.

DuJour Magazine's Jason Binn Hosts Cocktail Party At The Friar's Club Lucille Ball Room Presented By EAST - Source: Getty
DuJour Magazine's Jason Binn Hosts Cocktail Party At The Friar's Club Lucille Ball Room Presented By EAST - Source: Getty

The New York Times reported that Harounian was previously married before her wedding to Peltz. She holds a bachelor's degree from New York University and a law degree from Yeshiva University. She is the daughter of Roberta and David Harounian of Kings Point, New York. Her father was president of Harounian Rugs International, a wholesale rug importer.

The marriage of Harlan Peltz and his wife Debra lasted for several years as they divorced later. However, the exact date of their split is not mentioned in the reports. There are no reports of children in the marriage. A September 2017 reported stated Debra was dating fashion private-equity investor John Howard at that time. So, the divorce must have occurred sometime before mid-2017.

According to his LinkedIn profile, Peltz is currently working as a Private Lending Entrepreneur in New York at Profitr. He was previously the founder and Co-Executive Chairman of iBorrow, a commercial real estate lending firm. He has a background tied to business ventures like YouthStream Media Networks and Peltz Capital Management LLC.

Peltz maintains a low public profile and his only well-documented relationship in the reports was his marriage to Debra Peltz.

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Edited by Aastha Dass