Renato DePaolis II serves as a Strategic Operations Executive at Hoffmann Family of Companies, where he works closely with portfolio businesses to optimize performance, implement scalable processes, and support strategic growth initiatives. He is an executive leader with decades of experience leading high-performance teams through organizational transformation and solution innovation, with a focus on driving operational excellence.
Prior to joining HF Companies, Renato led a successful operational transformation in the aerospace and national security technology sector, where he advanced organizational capabilities and delivered measurable improvements in effectiveness and performance. He previously served at the White House as a trusted aide and advisor to the past two administrations on national security operations.
A former U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot and Weapons School instructor, Renato led forward-deployed carrier operations and supported the development and integration of next-generation defense technology initiatives. Throughout his career, he has been recognized at the highest levels of government for leadership, organizational transformation, and technology integration across diverse roles and mission contexts.
He holds an MBA from MIT Sloan, a Master’s in Global Policy from Johns Hopkins SAIS, a JD from Boston College Law, and a BA from Tufts University. Renato is also a licensed attorney. He and his wife are raising their six children on their mango farm in Naples, Florida, where he serves on the Finance Committee at St. Ann Catholic School.