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Niels B. Christiansen has held the job of President and Chief Executive Officer at LEGO since 2017. Niels reached the role after 4 tracked posts, most recently President and Chief Executive Officer at LEGO Group. Before joining LEGO he ran Danfoss for nine years, after serving as CEO of GN Netcom and holding leadership roles at GN Store Nord and Hilti in Switzerland; he started his career at McKinsey and Company. Niels studied at INSEAD (MBA), Technical University of Denmark (MSc in engineering). Niels is one of 7 tracked leaders at the company.

Niels B. Christiansen profile

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Niels B. Christiansen
President and Chief Executive Officer, LEGO
Chief executive officer since October 2017

Niels B. Christiansen has led the LEGO Group as chief executive officer since October 2017 and is also CEO of LEGO Holding, which groups all LEGO branded activities and investments. During his tenure the company has expanded its retail stores worldwide and launched its first sustainably sourced LEGO elements. He sits on the board of the Tetra Laval Group and on the board of Coloplast.

Education
INSEAD (MBA), Technical University of Denmark (MSc in engineering)
Email
••••@lego.com

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Niels B. Christiansen career history

  • President and Chief Executive Officer, LEGO GroupOctober 2017 to present
  • Chief Executive Officer, DanfossNine years, until June 2017
  • Chief Executive Officer, GN NetcomEarlier career
  • Consultant, McKinsey and CompanyStart of career

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Other leaders at LEGO

LeaderEmailProfile
JAJesper AndersenExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer ••••@lego.com
CRCarsten RasmussenChief Operating Officer ••••@lego.com
JGJulia GoldinChief Product and Marketing Officer ••••@lego.com
ABAtul BhardwajChief Digital and Technology Officer ••••@lego.com
CBColette BurkeChief Commercial Officer ••••@lego.com
DODanielle Ottink-van den BroekChief People Officer ••••@lego.com

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Who is Niels B. Christiansen?

Niels B. Christiansen is the President and Chief Executive Officer of LEGO (as of 2026-10-08). Chief executive officer since October 2017. You can see their background and career history above.

What is Niels B. Christiansen's background?

Niels B. Christiansen has led the LEGO Group as chief executive officer since October 2017 and is also CEO of LEGO Holding, which groups all LEGO branded activities and investments. During his tenure the company has expanded its retail stores worldwide and launched its first sustainably sourced LEGO elements. Before joining LEGO he ran Danfoss for nine years, after serving as CEO of GN Netcom and holding leadership roles at GN Store Nord and Hilti in Switzerland; he started his career at McKinsey and Company. He sits on the board of the Tetra Laval Group and on the board of Coloplast.

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