Georg Wunderlin to succeed Boudewijn Beerkens as CEO of COFRA Holding AG

Zug, Switzerland; Tuesday 10 November 2026 – The Board of COFRA Holding AG (“COFRA”) announces the appointment of Georg Wunderlin as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and a member of the COFRA Board of Directors, effective in April 2027.

Georg has spent two decades building private markets investment businesses. He joined Schroders in 2019 as Global Head of Private Assets to create a dedicated private markets business and later became CEO of Schroders Capital. Over that period, the business grew from US$38 billion to US$116 billion in assets under management. This was driven by the acquisition, integration and organic growth of specialist managers, supported by a shared platform for fundraising, operations, technology and sustainability.

Under Georg’s leadership, COFRA will continue to invest its own capital alongside that of clients, driving the accelerated growth of its investment businesses Bregal, Redevco and Anthos Fund & Asset Management. These businesses selectively partner with clients and independent investment managers and manage asset portfolios whose strategies and values align with the group’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.

Martijn Brenninkmeijer, Chair of the Board of COFRA Holding AG, said: “Boudewijn has been an outstanding CEO. His principled leadership led to a business strategy that has delivered strong performance, growth, impact and the thoughtful evolution of our 185-year-old family business – all during a challenging time of market and geopolitical turbulence. Boudewijn leaves an indelible mark on COFRA and we are grateful for his service.”

Boudewijn Beerkens, current CEO of COFRA Holding AG, said: “Since becoming CEO in 2019, I have worked alongside outstanding colleagues across COFRA, family and non-family alike, who have together contributed to the growth, positive change and impact that COFRA has experienced. I have the fullest confidence that Georg is the right leader for COFRA during its next chapter.”

Florian Brenninkmeyer, incoming Chair of the Board of COFRA Holding AG, said: “The COFRA Board and family owners are confident Georg brings the right mix of leadership skills, investment experience, ambition and modesty that COFRA needs as we continue evolving into a mission-driven investment group. He is a proven business builder who has twice built private markets platforms by bringing specialist managers together and helping them grow. His work to embed sustainability and impact investing speaks to our mission of being a force for good through business. We look forward to welcoming Georg as CEO from April 2027.”

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.”

The carefully planned succession ensures continuity of strategy and leadership as COFRA pursues its growth and diversification strategy as a mission-driven investment group.

Georg’s appointment as CEO of COFRA Holding AG is subject to regulatory approval.