Spouse Camilla Kristiansen Nationality Danish Net worth 9.4 billion USD (2015) | Name Kjeld Kristiansen | |
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Relations Father:Godtfred Kirk ChristiansenMother:Edith Kirk ChristiansenGrandfather:Ole Kirk ChristiansenGrandmother:Kirstine SorensenUncle: Johannes ChristiansenUncle:Karl Georg Kirk ChristiansenUncle:Gerhardt Kirk ChristiansenSister:Gunhild Kirk JohansenSister:Hanne Christiansen Known for Being president and CEO of the LEGO Group. Siblings Hanne Christiansen, Gunhild Kirk Johansen Parents Edith Kirk Christiansen, Godtfred Kirk Christiansen Children Agnete Kirk Thinggaard, Thomas Kirk Kristiansen, Sofie Kirk Kiaer Kristiansen | ||
Succeeded by Jorgen Vig Knudstorp Grandparents Ole Kirk Christiansen | ||
Kjeld kirk kristiansen induction into the toy industry hall of fame tribute video 2008
Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen ([ˈkɛlˀ ˈkiɐ̯ɡ kʁæˈsdjæːˀnsn̩]; born 27 December 1947) is the former president and CEO of The Lego Group (1979–2004). According to Forbes, Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen is the richest Dane with a net worth of $21.2 billion as of March 2017.
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- Kjeld kirk kristiansen induction into the toy industry hall of fame tribute video 2008
- Kjeld kirk kristiansen owner of lego driving the lego wheelchair
- Biography
- Awards
- References
Kjeld kirk kristiansen owner of lego driving the lego wheelchair
Biography
Kjeld was born 27 December 1947 in Billund, Denmark. His father, Godtfred Kirk Christiansen worked with his grandfather, Ole Kirk Christiansen, in the family business: Lego. As a child, he often inspired and tested new model concepts and their building instructions. He also appeared on many of the company's packages and marketing materials. In 1979, he became president and CEO of The Lego Group. Kjeld introduced themes, minifigures, LEGO.com, Lego Mindstorms and licensed properties. In 2004, he stepped down as president and CEO to focus on his role as owner of the Lego Group and vice-chairman of the board, while maintaining his role as chairman of the board of KIRKBI A/S, Lego Holding A/S and the Lego Foundation. Lego is privately held and is controlled by the Kristiansen family and their foundations. Kjeld and his wife, Camilla, live in Denmark and have three children and two grandchildren.
Awards
He has received many awards in his professional career.
