Jens Brenninkmeyer appointed CEO of Bregal Investments

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.

Boudewijn Beerkens, CEO of COFRA Holding AG, said: “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.” 

Jens Brenninkmeyer, incoming CEO of Bregal Investments, said: “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 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.