Background
Hoffman, Thomas Son of Dirk and Marie-Luise Hoffman.
Hoffman, Thomas Son of Dirk and Marie-Luise Hoffman.
Bachelor of Laws with honors, U. Exeter, England, 1969.
Accountant, Spicer & Oppenheim, Cambridge, England, 1963-1970; chartered accountant, Arthur Andersen & Company, London, 1970-1972; manager, Williams & Glyn's Bank Ltd., London, 1972-1976; manager, Hill Samuel & Company Ltd., London, 1976-1978; director capital markets division, Lloyds Bank International Ltd., London, 1978-1984; deputy managing director, Fuji International Finance Ltd., London, 1984-1989; head corporation banking, Algemene Bank Nederland, London, 1989-1991; general manager United Kingdom and Ireland, Banco Espirito Santo, London, England., since 1991.
Liveryman Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers, London, since 1979, livery committee, 1995-1998. Member of court Corporation of the Sons of the Clergy, England, since 1996. Trustee, director Maryport Heritage Trust, Cumbria, England, 1990-1997.
Trustee, honorary treasurer Portuguest Arts Trust, since 1993. Director London Festival Orchestra, since 1996. Fellow Royal Society Arts, Royal Commonwealth Society, Royal Society Asian Affairs, Institute Chartered Accts.
(Farm Credit Administration). Member Securities Institute (MSI), Portuguese-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce (county since 1993, board directors since 1994, chairman since 1998), Bibliographical Society, Cordwainer Ward Club (honorary treasurer since 1987, chairman 1993-1994), Vintry and Dowgate Wards Club (member committee since 1996), Leander Club, City Livery Club, Bankers Club.
Married Verena Fairs, June 5, 1971. 1 son, Alexander.