DHR Global, a global executive search and talent advisory firm, announced the appointment of Priya Taneja as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025. Taneja becomes the first non-family CEO in DHR’s 36-year history.
Taneja succeeds Geoff Hoffmann, who will now serve as Chairman of the Board while focusing on advancing Hoffmann Family of Companies, the family’s rapidly growing private equity enterprise.
Taneja currently serves as President & Chief Operating Officer at DHR, a role she assumed in 2024 following more than a decade of transformative leadership within the firm. Since joining in 2013, she has been instrumental in driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and a collaborative, high-performing culture.
After stepping into the operations leadership role in 2021, she helped lead the firm through a period of remarkable growth, including five strategic acquisitions, expansion into 11 new markets, and the addition of 67 new partners to the global team.
Taneja has also played a pivotal role in strengthening employee development and engagement, leading initiatives that have shaped a vibrant, high-performing culture aligned with DHR’s strategic priorities.
Priya Taneja said, “It’s a true privilege to lead DHR into its next phase of growth. I’m proud to build on the strong foundation that Geoff and our team have laid over the years. My focus will remain on empowering our people and strengthening the strategic partnerships that help our clients build world-class leadership teams.”
Geoff Hoffmann said, “Priya is a dynamic, trusted, and forward-thinking leader. She brings a rare ability to lead a global firm while staying deeply connected to our people, our culture, and our stakeholders. This transition has been thoughtfully considered for some time, and I couldn’t be prouder to see her step into this role. She’s the ideal leader for our next chapter, and I’m confident to know that the firm is in exceptionally capable hands.”
