Cofra Holding has selected Jens Brenninkmeyer to lead Bregal Investments as its next CEO, with his appointment taking effect on February 1, 2026. The move positions an internal successor at the helm of the firm’s investment platform. Brenninkmeyer joined Bregal Investments in 2023, serving as chief strategy officer.

He originally launched his investing career at Goldman Sachs and later shaped fintech investing at Sixth Street, giving him a blend of Wall Street pedigree and growth-stage technology experience. His elevation suggests Bregal is prioritizing strategic continuity and a sharpened focus on deploying capital across its core strategies. He will be based in New York but will spend at least a week each month in London, maintaining a strong transatlantic presence.

That setup mirrors the cross-border nature of Bregal’s business and the wider private equity market, where firms balance local deal teams with centralized strategy and LP relations. For Bregal, the transition provides leadership stability ahead of a busy fundraising and investment cycle. Industry watchers will be looking for how his strategy background shapes sector selection and portfolio construction in 2026.