October 13, 2026 | by COFRA Holding AG
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October 13, 2026, Zug, Switzerland – COFRA Holding AG („COFRA”) is pleased to announce the appointment of Henry Schirmer as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from 1 January 2027.
He will succeed Florian Brenninkmeyer who was recently appointed Chair of COFRA Holding from April 2027.
Henry brings more than 25 years of senior finance and leadership experience, including as CFO of Randstad NV and Unilever's CFO for Europe and North America. Since June 2024 he has served as COFRA’s Chief Family Ownership Officer, working closely with the family owners and the Group’s leadership. He is a member of the Board of General American Investors Company, Inc and of the German-Dutch Chamber of Commerce.
Boudewijn Beerkens, COFRA Holding CEO, commented: “Henry has built a strong track record in finance since joining COFRA and has supported the strategic direction of the Group and our family owners, demonstrating his broad professional experience gained over many years.
I am confident his knowledge and experience as a CFO will be pivotal in continuing COFRA’s financial discipline as we further evolve into a family-owned investment management group.”
Henry’s appointment as COFRA Holding’s new CFO is subject to regulatory approval.
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