Scion of Billionaire C&A Dynasty Named CEO of Buyout Firm Bregal

A scion of the Brenninkmeijer dynasty behind clothing retail giant C&A is the new chief executive officer of a private equity firm backed by the family that’s seeking to expand their empire.

Jens Brenninkmeyer, 38, a former Goldman Sachs Group Inc. banker and Sixth Street executive, starts next month in the top role at Bregal Investments after serving as the buyout firm’s chief strategy officer since 2023, according to a statement Tuesday.

He previously led a review of Bregal’s operations and also oversaw new deal activity across its strategies, ranging from buying stakes directly in companies to allocations for ...