David Hoffmann joined the Lee board as Chairman in February 2026.
David Hoffmann is a renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist. As founder and chairman of Hoffmann Family of Companies, he oversees a family-owned network of enterprises employing more than 22,000 people worldwide, encompassing over 200 brands and properties across 30 countries.
In 1989, Hoffmann founded DHR Global (formerly DHR International), building it into one of the largest privately held executive search firms in the world. That success laid the foundation for Hoffmann Family of Companies, a diversified enterprise that has grown into one of the world’s largest family offices, with a private equity arm led by his son Geoff and a real estate arm led by his son Greg.
Hoffmann is also the founder of Hoffmann Media Group, a premier, privately held media company headquartered in Southwest Florida. The company owns 40 newspapers serving 39 cities and regions across five states, with publications that celebrate culture, business, philanthropy, and local life. Through its commitment to high-quality storytelling and community connection, Hoffmann Media Group elevates the regions it serves.
Hoffmann has been featured on the Forbes Billionaires List for four consecutive years. In recognition of his achievements—and the adversity he overcame early in life—he received the Horatio Alger Award in 2023. He has also been honored with an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from the University of Central Missouri, his alma mater, where he served as the 2022 Commencement Speaker.
Beyond business, Hoffmann and his wife, Jerri, are deeply committed to philanthropy. Nowhere is their impact more evident than in Naples, Florida, where their generosity has played a significant role in revitalizing and enriching the local community.
In 2026, Hoffmann received the National Football Foundation’s Community Service Award, recognizing individuals who have made lasting contributions to Florida’s Collier County through service, philanthropy, and community leadership. That same year, Hoffmann and Jerri were named laureates of the Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida Business Hall of Fame.
What is David Henry Hoffmann's net worth?
The estimated net worth of David Henry Hoffmann is at least $85.85 million as of June 4th, 2026. Mr. Hoffmann owns 11,492,117 shares of Lee Enterprises stock worth more than $85,846,114 as of July 27th. This net worth estimate does not reflect any other assets that Mr. Hoffmann may own. Learn More about David Henry Hoffmann's net worth.
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Has David Henry Hoffmann been buying or selling shares of Lee Enterprises?
David Henry Hoffmann has not been actively trading shares of Lee Enterprises in the last ninety days. Most recently, on Monday, June 8th, David Henry Hoffmann bought 6,925 shares of Lee Enterprises stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $10.86 per share, with a total value of $75,205.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the director now directly owns 11,517,242 shares of the company's stock, valued at $125,077,248.12. Learn More on David Henry Hoffmann's trading history.
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Lee Enterprises?
During the last year, Lee Enterprises insiders bought shares 22 times. They purchased a total of 2,741,034 shares worth more than $10,592,992.21. During the last year, insiders at the sold shares 2 times. They sold a total of 50,804 shares worth more than $479,060.32. The most recent insider tranaction occured on June, 11th when Director Herbert W Moloney III sold 24,000 shares worth more than $235,680.00. Insiders at Lee Enterprises own 54.2% of the company.
Learn More about insider trades at Lee Enterprises. Information on this page was last updated on 6/11/2026.
