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
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, 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
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 DACH2020-2023: Nordsee
Chief Executive Officer, Bremerhaven, Germany2015-2020: CinemaxX
Chief Executive Officer, Hamburg, Germany2008-2015: Tchibo
Director Shop Business, Hamburg, Germany1993- 2007: Blume 2000
Managing Director, Hamburg, Germany1993 – 1998 Max Bahr
Regional Sales and Property Director, Hamburg, Germany
University of Hamburg
Diploma business administration
Languages: English, German
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
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 Officer2018 – 2023: Coupang.com
Part of the leadership team and CEO of subsidiary CPLBUniversity of Cambridge
Doctor of Philisophy - Engineering: Sustainability in International Manufacturing
Named Industry Fellow of Cambridge University’s Institute for Manufacturing
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 Officer2002 - 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