Hoffman Van Zyl

COO & Head of Strategy at Promaton

Hoffman Van Zyl has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Hoffman currently holds the position of COO & Head of Strategy at Promaton since February 2022. Prior to that, they were a Co-owner at Freedom of Movement EU since July 2016.

Hoffman also has experience in management consulting, having worked at McKinsey & Company. Hoffman started as a Consultant in September 2018 and later became an Engagement Manager in May 2021, a role they held until February 2022.

Before entering the consulting industry, Hoffman worked in the finance and legal sectors. Hoffman was a Senior Associate (Finance) at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer from February 2017 to July 2018, and an Associate (Finance) from February 2015 to January 2017.

Hoffman's early career includes an Associate (Finance and Banking) role at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc (member of the DLA Piper Group) from January 2013 to January 2015. Hoffman also started their professional journey as a Candidate Attorney at Adams & Adams from January 2011 to December 2012.

Hoffman Van Zyl attended Stellenbosch University from 2006 to 2010, where they pursued a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Accounting. The field of study for these degrees is not specified. In addition, they have obtained the status of a CFA Level II candidate from the CFA Institute, however, the month and year of attainment is not provided.

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  • COO & Head of Strategy

    February, 2022 - present