Dr. Elke Hofmann

CEO

Munich, Bavaria, Germany32 yrs 9 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in leadership advisory and executive search.
Proven track record in organizational transformation.
Strong background in renewable energy and sustainability.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in executive search and advisory within the energy and industrial sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Executive SearchLeadership Advisory

Other Skills

International Project ManagementRestructuringProject ExecutionOrganisational TransformationChange ManagementBusiness StrategyBusiness Relationship ManagementManagement ConsultingStrategy DevelopmentCommunicationsRenewable EnergyBiofuelsSustainabilityBrand DevelopmentAlternative Fuels

About

Egon Zehnder´s Managing Partner in Germany based in Munich and leads the CEO & Board Advisory Practice in Germany. As a core member of Egon Zehnder's Industrial Practice advises large and midsize corporations in industrial goods, process industries, energy and renewables and is a trusted advisor for general management, transformation and change. As a member of Egon Zehnder's CEO and Board practices, provides senior-level executive search, board search, management appraisals, team effectiveness reviews, and accelerated integration support to leaders transitioning into new roles. Inspired by the challenge of applying insights and knowledge to resolve clients' challenges while impacting individuals' paths in life. It's about striving to make the impossible possible!

Experience

Egon zehnder

4 roles

Managing Partner Germany

Promoted

Jun 2025 – Present · 10 mos

Office Leader, Munich

Feb 2023 – Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Executive SearchLeadership Advisory

Co-Lead, CEO & Board Advisory Practice Germany

Promoted

Jan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 3 mos

Executive SearchLeadership Advisory

Consultant

Aug 2017 – Present · 8 yrs 8 mos

Core Member, Global Industrial Practice

Executive SearchLeadership Advisory

Bp

7 roles

Programme Director "Our Future", Lubricants SPU Europe / PMO Lead European Downstream Transformation

Feb 2015 – Apr 2017 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Responsible for leading the Our Future programme incl. development and implementation of Customer Policy and of direct and indirect market value propositions (route to market and service model review), change management and internal communications, programme, performance and risk management
Responsible for cross-business co-ordination of Group C&F and Downstream transformation programmes.

Head of Programme Mngt – OFiOH/European Downstream Transformation Programs, R&M/Lubricants SPU

Jan 2013 – Jan 2015 · 2 yrs

Responsible for cross-business programme management of largest European
re-organisation and transformation activities in Downstream Europe and Lubricants incl. performance and risk management, change and transformation, internal communications, programme management office and co-ordination of European and local consultation activities

Commercial Director Europe, Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC.

Dec 2010 – Dec 2012 · 2 yrs

Accountable for strategy, biobutanol supply, import and demand-side business development as well as regulatory affairs in Asia, Brazil & Europe.
Butamax™ Advanced Biofuels, LLC was formed to develop and commercialize biobutanol as a next generation renewable biofuel for the transport market. The company benefits from the synergy of DuPont’s proven industrial biotechnology experience and BP’s global fuels market knowledge. Butamax’s proprietary technology offers a cost-advantaged manufacturing process with value from field to pump. Globally focused with operations on four continents, Butamax is poised for commercial launch in 2013.

Global Joint Venture Manager, Biobutanol

Mar 2009 – Nov 2010 · 1 yr 8 mos

Accountable for the management of all activities with DuPont (Butamax Advanced Biofuels LLC and Kingston Research Ltd. Demonstration Plant, Vivergo Fuels) and associated shareholder management.

Business Manager Europe, BP Biofuels

Dec 2006 – Feb 2009 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Accountable for Strategy Africa & Europe, Business Development, Global Sustainability, Shareholder Management of Vivergo Fuels Ltd.

Executive Development/Manager Master Classes

Promoted

Apr 2005 – Dec 2006 · 1 yr 8 mos

Accountable for content and progamme development and execution of executive development interventions (master classes) on Diplomacy & Statecraft and Decision Making in Uncertainty for BP's TOP 100 leaders.

Brand/Communications/Pricing Manager European Fleet Services

Apr 2004 – Mar 2005 · 11 mos

Accountable for developing and implementing a brand for the newly founded European commercial transport business unit, marketing communications, product development and associated pricing programmes.

Roland berger strategy consultants

Senior Consultant, Marketing & Sales

Jan 2002 – Mar 2004 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Development, implementation planning and execution of service and product strategy for a commercial transport business/oil major in Europe
Post-merger integration of a retail business/oil major in Central Eastern Europe