Jørgen Knudstorp

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JØRGEN VIG KNUDSTORP, 54, has been a Starbucks director since March 2017. He is currently with the KIRKBI Group, the family investment and holding company for LEGO Brand and the LEGO Group (among other activities) and serves as a Special Partner to the LEGO Brand Owner Family, responsible for brand and business development. From January 2017 to September 2023, Mr. Knudstorp served as Executive Chairman of LEGO Brand Group, owner of the LEGO brand and part of the controlling company of the LEGO Group, a leading manufacturer of construction toys. From October 2004 to December 2016, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the LEGO Group. He previously held various leadership positions at the LEGO Group from 2001 to 2004, including Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs from 2003 to 2004; Vice President, Strategic Development in 2003; Senior Director, Global Strategic Development & Alliance Management from 2002 to 2003; and Director, Strategic Development from 2001 to 2002. Prior to joining the LEGO Group, Mr. Knudstorp served as a Management Consultant at McKinsey & Company, a management consulting firm, from 1998 to 2001.

 

Personal Details

Title: Dr
Surname: Knudstorp
DoB: 21/11/1968
Age: 57 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: Denmark
Country of Birth: Denmark
Language: English
Qualification: Master & Phd in Economics
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Chief Executive Officer

Lego
Appointed Date: 01/10/2004
Date Resigned: 01/12/2016
Industry: Manufacturing

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CompanyCommitteeRoleAppointment DateResignation Date
StarbucksBoardMember01/03/2017
StarbucksAuditMember01/03/2017
StarbucksNominations & GovernanceChairperson01/03/2017

 

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