

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
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, Germany1994 - 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 AGUniversity of Nuremberg
Degree in Business Administration
Languages: English, German, Spanish

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, GermanyJuly 2008 - February 2021: E.ON
Multiple comms positions:
SVP Strategic Communications, Spokesperson for Executive and Internal CommunicationsUniversity of Münster
Bachelor’s and master’s degree in Communication, Psychology and Sociology
Languages: English, German, Spanish

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, GermanyApril 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

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 Officer1996 - 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