André Hoffmann grew up surrounded by nature in the Camargue, France. He studied economics at the University of St. Gallen and holds an MBA from INSEAD. In 1983, he stepped up from his role as board member at “Fondation Tour du Valat” to the position of acting head of administration at the “Station biologique de la Tour du Valat” in the Camargue. In 1985, he joined James Capel in London as an associate on the Continental Desk before working on European M&A. He then worked for Nestlé UK for three years before establishing a family office dealing with asset management and board directorships. He is non executive Vice Chairman of Roche Holdings Ltd and chairs the board of Massellaz SA.