Lego People
Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, Sean Kenney, Ole Kirk Christiansen, Zbigniew Libera, Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, Jørgen Vig Knudstorp
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2010
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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Not illustrated. Excerpt: Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen (born December 27, 1947) was the president and CEO of Lego between 1979 and 2004. Kjeld was born December 27, 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 companys 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 Christiansen Family and their foundations. In 2007, Forbes Magazine listed him as the richest person in Denmark with a fortune of $3.3 billion. Kjeld and his wife, Camilla, live in Denmark and have three children and two grandchildren. He has received many awards for his outstanding professional career. ... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=1324586
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