André Hoffmann (businessman)


André Hoffmann, 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.

Early life

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

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.

Personal life

He is married to Rosalie Coombe-Tennant.
In August 2018, Hoffman and his wife Rosalie made a €40 million commitment to INSEAD, establishing the Hoffmann Global Institute for Business and Society.