David Hoffmann

Chairman at LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED

Net worth: 108 M $ as of 2026-06-29

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David H.
Hoffmann was the founder of DHR International, Inc., established in 1989, where the title held was Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 1989 to 2012.
Mr. Hoffmann is the founder of Osprey Capital LLC, established in 2002, holding the title of Principal since 2002.
Mr. Hoffmann is the founder of Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate LLC, established in 2013, holding the title of Chairman since 2013.
Current jobs include Chairman at Lee Enterprises, Inc. starting in 2026, Director at Steppenwolf Theatre Co., Member-New Task Force at Legal Services Corp.
since 2010, and Member at Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association.
Former jobs include Vice President & Partner at Korn Ferry, Associate at Northwestern University, and Principal at The Executives Club of Chicago, The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois), and The Chicago Club.

Known holdings in public companies

Company	Date	Number of shares	Valuation	Valuation date
LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED 54.4%	2026-06-02	12,092,817 ( 54.4% )	108 M $	2026-06-29

David Hoffmann active positions

Companies	Position	Start
LEE ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED	Chairman	2026-01-31
Steppenwolf Theatre Co. Steppenwolf Theatre Co. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a not-for-profit organization that relying on community support movies	Director/Board Member	-
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates music bands and orchestra	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Legal Services Corp. Legal Services Corp. General GovernmentGovernment Provides civil legal services	Corporate Officer/Principal	2010-10-21
Osprey Capital LLC Osprey Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Osprey Capital invests in small to mid-market companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early, growth, restructuring & recapitalization and buyout stage capital requirements.	Founder	2001-12-31
Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate LLC Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides residential and commercial property management services	Founder	2012-12-31

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Former positions of David Hoffmann

Companies	Position	End
The Chicago Club The Chicago Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a social club that provides catering and event services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
The Executives Club of Chicago The Executives Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a premier membership organization and business forum	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in fostering connections among leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
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Private companies	12
Lee Enterprises, Inc. Lee Enterprises, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Provides local news, information, marketing and advertising services	Consumer Services
Korn Ferry Korn Ferry Personnel ServicesCommercial Services Provides organizational consulting, executive search and talent management services	Commercial Services
DHR International, Inc. DHR International, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides executive search consulting and recruiting services	Commercial Services
Northwestern University Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Legal Services Corp. Legal Services Corp. General GovernmentGovernment Provides civil legal services	Government
The Executives Club of Chicago The Executives Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a premier membership organization and business forum	Commercial Services
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates music bands and orchestra	Consumer Services
The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) The Economic Club of Chicago (Illinois) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in fostering connections among leaders to encourage dialogue on important economic and social issues	Commercial Services
Steppenwolf Theatre Co. Steppenwolf Theatre Co. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a not-for-profit organization that relying on community support movies	Commercial Services
The Chicago Club The Chicago Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a social club that provides catering and event services	Commercial Services
Osprey Capital LLC Osprey Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Osprey Capital invests in small to mid-market companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early, growth, restructuring & recapitalization and buyout stage capital requirements.	Finance
Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate LLC Hoffmann Commercial Real Estate LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides residential and commercial property management services	Finance