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Alfred Hoffman, Jr.
Ambassador, Portugal
Term of Appointment: 11/04/2005 to present

Alfred Hoffman, Jr. was sworn in as Ambassador of the United States of America to the Republic of Portugal on November 4, 2005. He presented his credentials to President Jorge Sampaio on November 30, 2005.

Prior to his nomination, Ambassador Hoffman was founder, CEO and Chairman of the Board of WCI Communities, Inc., a Florida-based company serving primary, retirement, and second-home buyers in Florida, Washington DC area, New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Under his guidance, WCI became a leading community developer, homebuilder, and real estate services company with revenue exceeding $2.6 billion. A graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Ambassador Hoffman served as a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force during his military career and later earned an MBA from the Harvard Business School.

Ambassador Hoffman was National Finance Co-Chair for the George W. Bush for President Campaign. He also served as Co-Chairman of Finance for the Presidential Inaugural Committee and National Finance Chairman of the Republican National Committee for 2001 and 2003-2004.

Ambassador Hoffman's interests and involvement with education, the arts, and business communities span many years. He has taken active leadership roles as chairman of organizations such as the Florida Council for Economic Education, The Florida Arts Council, and the Florida Chamber of Commerce. From 2001 to 2003, he was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush to serve as Chairman of the Florida Council of 100, a forum of strategic thinkers comprised of the state's top business leaders. An avid polo player, Hoffman also founded the Tampa Bay Polo Club and was its Chairman for 15 years.

Ambassador Hoffman's wife has become active in the Lisbon community, participating and taking leadership roles in various philanthropic organizations. They and their two daughters live in Lisbon. He has three additional children who live in the United States.



Released on December 15, 2005

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