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John Hoffman

CEO - Gsma Ltd · Gsma Ltd LLC

CEO - Gsma Ltd at Gsma Ltd LLC. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 4 organizations on the Form 990 record.

Ambiguous identity This name matches 90 other individuals we could not verify as the same person. Each is kept as a separate record below — treat them as distinct people unless an explicit match is confirmed.
Organizations
4
Roles reported
4
Reported compensation
$1.7M
Others who share this name
90

Who this is

Profile

Everything on the left is verified from the IRS filings. The biography on the right is compiled from public web sources and grounded to that filed record.

✓ Verified from filings
Reported as CEO - Gsma Ltd of Gsma Ltd LLC, based in Atlanta, GA.
Received $1.7M in total reported compensation on the most recent Form 990 (Part VII).
Also listed as Manager and CEO of Gsma Services LLC, uncompensated.
Also listed as CEO - Gsma Ltd of Gsm Mou Association, uncompensated.
Facts extracted directly from each organization's Form 990, Part VII.
Biography Web-sourced

John Hoffman is CEO and Director of GSMA Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the GSMA, overseeing the organization's portfolio of trade shows, media properties, and industry research services. As of July 1, 2026, he transitioned to the newly created role of Chair GSMA Ltd.

He brings over 35 years of experience in the global wireless industry.

Compiled from public web sources (4 cited), grounded to the filed record.

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Tenure here
CEO and Director GSMA Ltd; transitioning to Chair July 2026

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Evolution Insider

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Affiliations

Organizations

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Gsma Ltd LLC CEO - Gsma Ltd · $215.6M revenue · Atlanta, GAGSMA LTD LLC PROMOTES THE COMMON INTEREST OF GSMA'S MEMBERS IN VARIOUS MANNERS. GSMA LTD. LLC'S PRIMARY ACTIVITY IS ORGANIZING INTERNATIONAL TRADE…pay $1.3M → $1.7MFiled FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
$1.7Mreported comp
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Gsma Services LLC Manager and CEO · $38.5M revenue · Atlanta, GAGSMA SERVICES PROMOTES THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, I.E., COMPANIES IN THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY, INCLUDING…Filed FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
Gsm Mou Association CEO - Gsma Ltd · $140.8M revenue · LondonTHE GSMA IS A GLOBAL ORGANIZATION UNIFYING THE MOBILE ECOSYSTEM TO DISCOVER, DEVELOP AND DELIVER INNOVATION FOUNDATIONAL TO POSITIVE BUSINESS…Filed FY2025, FY2024 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
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Gsma Ventures LLC Manager and CEO · $106.3M revenue · Atlanta, GAGSMA VENTURES LLC HOLDS, MANAGES AND LICENSES THE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE BUSINESSES OPERATED BY GSMA LTD LLC AND GSMA…pay $1.2M → $1.6MFiled FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

Disambiguation

Other people named John Hoffman

Different individuals who share this name, separated by IRS Schedule R, mailing address, and shared-board evidence. The 990 carries no person identifier, so some may still be the same person. Showing 60 of 90 (most roles first).

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John Hoffman 3 organizations · Anaheim, CA, Bakersfield, CACalifornia Scottish Rite Foundation
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John Hoffman 2 organizations · York, PAAmerican Legion Home Assoc INC Pleasurevill Post 799
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John Hoffman 2 organizations · Bay City, TX3070 Msgr Christopher J Council
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John Hoffman 2 organizations · Northumberlnd, PAAmerican Legion Post 44 Home Association
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John Hoffman 2 organizations · Rock Hill, SC, Sumter, SCSouth Carolina Alliance of Ymcas
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John Hoffman 2 organizations · Circleville, OHPickaway County Community Foundation INC
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John Hoffman 2 organizations · Studio City, CA, Los Angeles, CAThe Scga Foundation
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John Hoffman 2 organizations · Fort Wayne, INRotary Club of Fort Wayne in INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Columbia, MOZeta Phi Society Foundation INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Chelsea, ALAlabama High School Rodeo Association INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Sumter, SCTeam Perseverance Athletics
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John Hoffman 1 organization · West Harrison, INAmvets Post 13
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Washington, DCEts Sponsorship Program
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Minneapolis, MNRs Eden
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Bucyrus, KSHoffman Family Foundation
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Dallas, TXSmart Choices Texas
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Rock Cave, WVCommunity Care of West Virginia INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Bemidji, MNGreater Bemidji INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Bryan, TXBryan-College Station Habitat for Humani
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Charlevoix, MILake Charlevoix Association
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Gettysburg, PAGettysburg Brass Band Festival INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Knoxville, TNU T Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop Fund
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Herkimer, NYHabitat for Humanity International INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Stayton, ORSantiam Memorial Hospital
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Millerton, NYNorth East Community Center INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · San Francisco, CACalifornia Reinvestment Coalition
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Brighton, MAFishing Academy INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Newport, PANewport Social Order of Owls INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · San Francisco, CASundance Association for Country Western Dancing
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Austin, TXTexas Water Conservation Association
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Bettendorf, IAGrant W Brissman & Virginia M Brissman Foundation Nfp
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Flatwoods, WVFlatwoods Community Volunteer Fire Department INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Fort Wayne, INAssociated Building Contractors of Fort Wayne INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Saint Cloud, MNBoys & Girls Clubs of Central Minnesota
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Brockport, NYOak Orchard Community INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Charleston, WVEdgewood Country Club
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Fort Worth, TXThe Hogan Trophy Award Foundation
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Elk River, MNElk River Sportsmans Club
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Gratz, PAGratz Area Fire Company
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Yanceyville, NCGeneration Changers
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Beaufort, SCBeaufort Memorial Hospital Endowment Foundation
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John Hoffman 1 organization · New York, NYPublic Good Projects
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Joplin, MOJasper County Casa
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John Hoffman 1 organization · New York, NYNational Theatre in America INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Fort Pierce, FLFort Pierce Lodge 248 Loyal Order of Moose
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John Hoffman 1 organization · East Amherst, NYBuffalo Scholastic Rowing Association INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Red Lion, PAGolden Connections Community Center INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Summit, NJSage Eldercare INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Karthaus, PAKarthaus Ambulance Service INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Harrisburg, PA668 Pennsylvania Social Services Un
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Gainesville, VACreekside Armed Forces Veterans Club
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Ramsey, MNBegin Anew
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Towson, MDTowson High School Alumni Association INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Jessup, MDJessup Improvement Association INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Ridgefield, NJNew Jersey State Firemens Association
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Fishers, INFishers Hse Youth Baseball-Softball League INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Banner Elk, NCBeech Mountain Volunteer Fire Department INC
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Denver, CONational Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Albuquerque, NMBrazos Mutual Domestic Water
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John Hoffman 1 organization · Glendale, NYEastern Claims Conference Association INC

Network

Serves alongside

Other officers, directors & key employees at this person's organizations, by latest reported compensation.

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Director General(thru 3/2025) · FY2025
$3.0M
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Chief Financial Officer · FY2025
$1.2M
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Chief Technology Officer · FY2025
$1.1M
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Chief Regulatory Officer · FY2025
$1.0M
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Chief Strategy Officer · FY2020
$804K
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Director General(as of 4/2025) · FY2025
$786K
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Chief Marketing Officer · FY2025
$778K
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General Manager - Events · FY2025
$645K
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General Counsel · FY2020
$552K
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Chief Marketing Officer · FY2021
$498K
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Vice President of Sales · FY2025
$492K
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Finance Director · FY2025
$451K

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