Our European Leadership Team

Our European Leadership Team

Edward Brenninkmeijer

Edward Brenninkmeijer

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)


About Edward Brenninkmeijer

The C&A BV Supervisory Board announced on 3rd July 2024 that Giny Boer stepped down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of C&A Europe to focus on non-executive opportunities. As of the same date, Edward Brenninkmeijer will act as interim Chief Executive Officer while a search for a permanent successor takes place. Over the last decade, Edward Brenninkmeijer served as CEO of C&A Brazil, Mexico and China, as well as led C&A Europe as an interim CEO before Giny Boer joined the company.

Birgit Kretschmer

Birgit Kretschmer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

"Value for money – that’s what C&A has always been known for. I build on that fundamental principal while equipping the company for future success."

About Birgit Kretschmer
  • Since January 2021: C&A
    Chief Financial Officer, Düsseldorf, Germany

  • 1994 - December 2020: adidas
    Global experience in Finance and Retail:
    Member of Supervisory Board and Chair of Audit Committee,
    SVP Corporate & Supply Chain Finance,
    VP Finance Western Europe,
    Head of PMO Global eCommerce,
    Head of Reebok Controlling, Central Europe, adidas AG
    Chief Financial Officer, adidas International BV, Amsterdam
    Group Treasury, adidas-Salomon AG

  • University of Nuremberg
    Degree in Business Administration

Languages: English, German, Spanish

Betty Kieß

Betty Kieß

Chief Communications Officer

"We make C&A shine! I am thrilled by the extraordinary passion for our brand we all share at C&A! I am personally committed to make sure that we communicate clearly and transparently throughout our transformation journey to grow the reputation of our brand."

About Betty Kieß
  • Since April 2021: C&A
    Chief Communications Officer, Düsseldorf, Germany
    before: Head of Corporate Communications, Düsseldorf, Germany

  • July 2008 - February 2021: E.ON
    Multiple comms positions:
    SVP Strategic Communications, Spokesperson for Executive and Internal Communications

  • University of Münster
    Bachelor’s and master’s degree in Communication, Psychology and Sociology

Languages: English, German, Spanish

Fareen Abdullah

Fareen Abdullah

Chief People & Culture Officer

"Together, our diverse talents shape the future of C&A . We prioritize an inclusive culture where every voice matters, with trust and teamwork sparking new ideas and accelerating performance."

About Fareen Abdullah
  • Since February 2023: C&A
    Chief People & Culture Officer , Düsseldorf, Germany

  • April 2004 - December 2021: adidas
    Multiple senior management positions:
    Vice President HR, Latin America & General Manager Central America & Caribbean
    Vice President HR, Market Korea
    and other positions in Hongkong and Germany

Daniel Jimenez
Daniel Jimenez

Chief Merchandising Officer

"C&A is an icon in the industry aiming to create fashion with a positive impact. For more than 180 years we have been proving that fashionable, high-quality clothing doesn’t have to be expensive. And I strongly believe that our responsibility for people and the planet is not contradictory to affordable prices."

About Daniel Jimenez
  • Since August 2023: C&A
    Chief Merchandising Officer

  • 1996 - 2023: IKEA
    Multiple leadership positions in Spain, Sweden and China
    Worked as Managing Director for the newly established Range & Design centre for four years in Shanghai
    Since his return in 2022 to Global IKEA, he has led Development & Innovation