Hoffmann Group appoints Bruce Barlag as chairman of the Supervisory Board

As Hoffmann Group takes on significant geographic expansion and continues to grow and transform, this appointment is instrumental to the company’s next stage of growth.

Robert Blackburn, president and CEO of Hoffmann Group, commented: "I am delighted to have Bruce join our team as chairman. He is an accomplished executive with a track record of profitable business growth, deep expertise in emerging technology and markets, combined with years of building digital capabilities for global iconic companies. His experience, insight and network will help us continue the tradition of creating first market advantage for our worldwide customers and partners.”

Mr Barlag added: “I thank the Board for their confidence in proposing me as chairman and I’m looking forward to working with Hoffmann Group and its leadership for continued success. I’m very excited and honoured for this opportunity. There is much growth potential in the Hoffmann Group’s ability to launch new offerings built on technology for existing and new markets. Together we can realise our vision to create the next generation of products, services and platforms."

Noted for his connections with some of the world’s best business leaders, Mr Barlag is also chairman of Atlanta-based Global Executive Group (GXG), a privately-held executive leadership company dedicated to helping executives accelerate the achievement of targeted growth goals through fast track customised learning experiences.

Prior to founding GXG, Mr Barlag was managing director at Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), a $1 billion+ professional services firm. He was responsible for the formulation of go-to-market strategies for A&M’s business consulting segment, expanding its service offering and significantly growing business. Preceding A&M, Mr Barlag was CEO of World 50, a private organisation that manages executive peer communities for the senior-most officers from global corporations.

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