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Jens Brenninkmeyer appointed CEO of Bregal Investments

Date: 13 Jan 2026

Category: Firm news

Zug, Switzerland; Tuesday, 13 January 2026 – COFRA Holding AG (“COFRA”) announces the appointment of Jens Brenninkmeyer as Chief Executive Officer of Bregal Investments, effective 1 February 2026.

Jens joined Bregal Investments in 2023 where, as Chief Strategy Officer, he led a review of the firm’s platform strategy while overseeing new deal activity and portfolio management across six strategies. He began his investing career at Goldman Sachs before leading the fintech investing strategy at Sixth Street.

"Jens has successfully managed Bregal Investments and developed a new platform strategy. He is a leader who cares deeply about creating strong returns for partners, investors and communities. With his strategic foresight, I am confident Jens is well-positioned to lead Bregal’s diversification into new investment strategies, recruit exceptional teams and help to grow the Bregal platform."

Boudewijn Beerkens

CEO - COFRA Holding AG

"I’m pleased to step into the CEO role at a key moment in Bregal's development. We have an ambitious platform strategy, with defined priorities for diversification and growth, and I look forward to working closely with our talented Managing Partners and their teams to deliver for each of our stakeholders."

Jens Brenninkmeyer

Incoming CEO - Bregal Investments

Jens holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Georgetown University.

Jens’ appointment as CEO of Bregal Investments is subject to regulatory approval.

Press
Kieran Toohey
COFRA Holding
press@cofraholding.com | +31 612 976 813

About COFRA Holding

COFRA Holding AG is a privately held group, headquartered in Switzerland, with operations in Europe, the Americas and Asia. COFRA has a diverse portfolio of investment businesses in private equity (Bregal Investments), real estate (Redevco) and asset management (Anthos Fund & Asset Management). Businesses and investments are also held in retail, clean energy and sustainable food. Through business, COFRA strives to be a force for good in the world - a mission that has characterised the Brenninkmeijer family owners’ activities for six generations, since the founding of C&A in 1841. For more information, see cofraholding.com or follow us on LinkedIn

About Bregal

Bregal is a global investment platform that partners with and builds exceptional private markets teams. Bregal provides capital, expertise, and infrastructure across the manager's life cycle - from incubation and seeding to primaries, co-investments, and secondaries. Managing over €19 billion in assets across its direct and external manager-focused strategies, Bregal invests in private equity, growth equity, impact, and private credit. As part of COFRA Holding, a sixth-generation family enterprise, Bregal combines long-term partnership, institutional discipline, and purpose-driven stewardship to create sustainable value for its partners, investors, and communities. Headquartered in London and New York, the Bregal platform employs more than 300 professionals across nine global offices. For more information, see bregal.com