D avid Hoffmann is a self-made American billionaire who built his fortune by founding and leading DHR International, a major executive search firm. He started the company in Chicago and grew it into one of the largest privately held headhunting firms in the world, with offices across the globe. He made a significant part of his fortune by selling a portion of his other company, Osprey S.A., a professional search firm, in the 1990s.

After a long and successful career in the recruiting industry, Hoffmann has embarked on a second act as a major real estate developer and business owner, particularly in Naples, Florida, where he now resides. Through his family office, Hoffmann Family of Companies, he has become the largest commercial real estate owner in Naples, acquiring a vast portfolio of properties and operating businesses, from cruise lines to wineries. He is a prominent figure in the Naples community, driving significant development and investment in the area.