André Hoffmann (businessman)

André Hoffmann (born 31 May 1958), is a Swiss billionaire businessman, the vice-chairman of Hoffmann-La Roche, and great-grandson of Fritz Hoffmann-La Roche who founded the drug company Roche Holding in 1896.

André Hoffmann
Born (1958-05-31) 31 May 1958
NationalitySwiss
EducationUniversity of St. Gallen
INSEAD
OccupationBusinessman
Net worthUS$4.67 billion (September 2019)[1]
TitleVice-chairman, Hoffmann-La Roche
Spouse(s)Rosalie Coombe-Tennant
Parent(s)Luc Hoffmann
RelativesFritz Hoffmann-La Roche (great-grandfather)
Vera Michalski (sister)
Maja Hoffmann (sister)

Early life

André Hoffmann was born on 31 May 1958.[1] He is the son of Luc Hoffmann, conservationist, and philanthropist.[1] He earned a degree in economics from the University of St. Gallen, and an MBA from INSEAD.[1][2]

Career

Hoffman owns 1.5% of Roche Holding, the world's second-largest drugmaker, and parent company of Hoffmann-La Roche, and is the company's vice-chairman.[1]

Personal life

He is married to Rosalie Coombe-Tennant.[3]

In August 2018, Hoffman and his wife Rosalie made a €40 million commitment to INSEAD, establishing the Hoffmann Global Institute for Business and Society.[4]

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References
  1. "Bloomberg Billionaires Index: Andre Hoffmann". Bloomberg LP. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
  2. "André Hoffmann". Chatham House. Retrieved 7 September 2019.
  3. "André Hoffmann - Roche". Bilanz.ch. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  4. "INSEAD, The Business School for the World, has received a €40 million commitment from André Hoffmann and his wife Rosalie". INSEAD. 20 August 2018. Retrieved 7 September 2019.


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