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From Layoffs to NHL Ownership | Madison News
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- Jul 3, 2026
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Summary
David Hoffmann, Chairman of Lee Enterprises and recipient of the Horatio Alger Award, built a $100+ billion empire from humble beginnings—starting with a painful job he hated, then pivoting to executive search, founding DHR Global, and now leading the largest family office in the world. His diversified Hoffmann Family of Companies weathered the pandemic without layoffs, repaying deferred pay, and now he’s acquiring the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins for $1.7 billion—proving his relentless drive to scale. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2dfd56efe9639314