Hoffmann Family of Companies

About Hoffmann Family of Companies

Hoffmann Family of Companies (“HF Companies”) is a multi-vertical, family-owned company and a multi-generational family business. We partner with management teams who are like us with an intense focus on customer and employee experiences that creates and sustains value for both stakeholders. Founded by current chairman David Hoffmann and now led by Geoff and Greg Hoffmann, the enterprise encompasses more than 200 corporate brands with 400+ operations across 30 countries. Its subsidiaries operate across eight key verticals, including Agriculture, Aviation & Transportation, Financial & Professional services, Hospitality & Entertainment, Manufacturing, Marine, Media & Marketing, and Real Estate. David Hoffmann began building HF Companies in the 1980s. He founded the portfolio's cornerstone business, Chicago-based DHR International (now DHR Global), in 1989. DHR Global has grown to become the world’s largest privately held international executive search firm and has earned a reputation as one of the most effective innovators in the space. Through Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate, HF Companies is a major commercial real estate manager and development partner. Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate manages properties cumulatively valued at more than $1 billion. The mutual attraction between good companies, properties, great people and the Hoffmann Family of Companies comes down to instant chemistry between our values, the appeal of our long view buy and hold approach, and the resources to help existing owners/teams make things tangibly better, quickly. Reach out if you think your company is a fit!