New CEO for cofra. COFRA Holding AG has appointed Georg Wunderlin as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective April 2027. He will succeed Boudewijn Beerkens, who is retiring after eleven years with the group, including eight years as CEO. Cofra recently sold Dutch greenhouse builder Dalsem to GreenV, and is still the full owner of propagator Ontario Plants. Georg joins COFRA after serving as CEO of Schroders Capital. He joined Schroders in 2019 as Global Head of Private Assets, with the task of building its private markets business. During his tenure, assets under management grew from US$38 billion to US$116 billion, supported by acquisitions, the integration of specialist investment managers and organic growth. At COFRA, Georg will oversee the continued development of its investment businesses Bregal, Redevco and Anthos Fund & Asset Management. The group invests its own capital alongside that of clients and works with independent investment managers and investment partners. Its portfolios focus on strategies aligned with COFRA's mission. Georg will succeed Boudewijn Beerkens, who will retire after eleven years at COFRA, including eight as CEO. "During his tenure, COFRA evolved into a mission-driven investment group, opening its businesses to investment partners seeking long-term returns with positive social and environmental outcomes. Over that time, assets under management grew to more than €40 billion, 26 new investment strategies and funds were launched, operational greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1 and 2) were reduced by 82% and responsible investment practices were embedded across the group", the company shares. Georg Wunderlin, incoming CEO of COFRA Holding AG, said: "Private markets are changing fast. Investors are concentrating their capital with the largest platforms and the most focused specialists, and the best managers increasingly need a strong, long-term partner to grow without losing their edge. Doing that with proprietary capital, a long-term horizon and a mandate to be a force for good is a rare combination, and exactly what drew me to COFRA. I am grateful to the family owner group and the Board for their trust and look forward to working with the teams to build on what they have achieved."

Former Schroders executive tapped to lead C&A-owner Cofra. Posted on November 10, 2026 · Last updated: November 10, 2026 Former Schroders executive Georg Wunderlin to lead Cofra Holding. Georg Wunderlin appointed as CEO of Cofra Holding. By Iain Withers Background of Cofra Holding. LONDON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - The billionaire Brenninkmeijer family behind the 185-year-old Swiss-based business group Cofra Holding has chosen former Schroders executive Georg Wunderlin to become the company's next CEO, the firm said in a statement. Cofra Holding's business portfolio. - Cofra Holding - which traces its roots back to 1841 and the founding of fashion retailer C&A - has more than €40 billion ($45 billion) of total assets under management. It also owns private equity firm Bregal, real estate investor Redevco and asset manager Anthos. Leadership transition. Wunderlin's appointment and background. - Wunderlin is the first CEO to be appointed from outside the founding Brenninkmeijer family, replacing Boudewijn Beerkens who is a member of the extended family. Wunderlin will start in the role in April 2027. Previous roles and achievements. - He was most recently CEO of Schroders Capital, leading the private investments arm of Schroders for seven years and overseeing the tripling of private assets to $116 billion. The British money manager said in September that Wunderlin had decided to leave, just as it was being taken over by rival US investor Nuveen. Brenninkmeijer family's continued involvement. - The Brenninkmeijer family still owns 100% of Cofra, with an ownership group of around 50 to 60 people. Florian Brenninkmeijer, from the sixth generation of the family and previously Cofra's CFO, was named chairman last month, effective in April 2027. Industry insights and future outlook. Wunderlin's vision. - "Private markets are changing fast. Investors are concentrating their capital with the largest platforms and the most focused specialists, and the best managers increasingly need a strong, long-term partner to grow without losing their edge," said Wunderlin in the statement. Financial reference. ($1 = 0.8908 euros) (Reporting by Iain Withers; Editing by Kirsten Donovan) Key takeaways. * Georg Wunderlin brings extensive private markets expertise from leading Schroders Capital's growth to about $116 billion under management and doubling its AUM to £81 billion (funds-europe.com) * Cofra, a six-generation, family-owned holding dating back to 1841, controls businesses across retail, private equity, real estate and asset management, including C&A, Bregal, Redevco and Anthos (cofraholding.com) * This marks a historic shift as Wunderlin is the first outsider to take the CEO role; meanwhile the Brenninkmeijer family continues leadership transition with Florian Brenninkmeijer becoming board chairman in April 2027 (cofraholding.com) References. Frequently asked questions. Who is the new CEO of Cofra Holding? When will Georg Wunderlin start as CEO at Cofra? What businesses are owned by Cofra Holding? Is Georg Wunderlin part of the Brenninkmeijer family? What is the estimated value of Cofra Holding's assets under management?