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Our European Leadership Team

Edward Brenninkmeijer

Edward Brenninkmeijer

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)


About Edward Brenninkmeijer

The C&A BV Supervisory Board announced on 3 rd 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

  • S ince 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

Carsten Horn, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

Carsten Horn

Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

"Our C&A stores are not only a place where you purchase clothes; they are also a platform for celebrating fashion. I want our customers to feel inspired right away when they enter one of our 1,300 stores."

About Carsten Horn

  • Since 2023: C&A
    Chief Commercial Officer, Düsseldorf, Germany
    before: Market Lead C&A DACH

  • 2020-2023: Nordsee
    Chief Executive Officer, Bremerhaven, Germany

  • 2015-2020: CinemaxX
    Chief Executive Officer, Hamburg, Germany

  • 2008-2015: Tchibo
    Director Shop Business, Hamburg, Germany

  • 1993- 2007: Blume 2000
    Managing Director, Hamburg, Germany

  • 1993 – 1998 Max Bahr
    Regional Sales and Property Director, Hamburg, Germany

  • University of Hamburg
    Diploma business administration

Languages: English, German

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

Minette Bellingan
Minette Bellingan

Chief Operating Officer

" I want C&A to become a best practice case in the retail industry with efficient operations that are also more sustainable.“

About Minette Bellingan

  • Since October 2023: C&A
    Chief Operating Officer

  • 2018 – 2023: Coupang.com
    Part of the leadership team and CEO of subsidiary CPLB

  • University of Cambridge
    Doctor of Philisophy - Engineering: Sustainability in International Manufacturing
    Named Industry Fellow of Cambridge University’s Institute for Manufacturing

Wim Blaauw

Chief Digital & Transformation Officer

" I’m passionate about connecting people, which means: Bringing together our excellent teams at C&A to drive our transformation and build a community together with our customers across all our digital channels and stores."

About Wim Blaauw

  • Since January 2024: C&A
    Chief Digital & Transformation Officer

  • 2002 - 2023: IKEA
    Multiple senior management roles:
    Chief Digital Officer
    Global Head of Digital Performance & Development IKEA Retail
    Global Head of Group Customer Fulfilment Operations
    Deputy Country Retail Manager UK & Ireland
    Country Retail Logistics Manager