Our European Leadership Team
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
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 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