Thomas Kirk Kristiansen
Danish billionaire businessman
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Thomas Kirk Kristiansen (born 18 February 1979) is a Danish fourth-generation owner of The Lego Group. Together with his father Kjeld, and sisters Agnete and Sofie, they split ownership of a 75% stake in the company.[1]
Thomas Kirk Kristiansen | |
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| Born | 18 February 1979 Billund, Denmark |
| Education | Aarhus Business College |
| Title | Chairman of Kirkbi and The Lego Group |
| Parent | Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen |
Among the children of Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, Thomas is the one who takes the most active part in managing the company.[2] In 2007, he joined the board of directors of the LEGO Foundation. In 2016, Thomas Kristiansen became deputy chairman of the company[3][4], and in 2020 he was appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors.[5]
On May 1, 2023, his father passed the title of Chairman of Kirkbi and the Lego Group to Thomas.[6]
Thomas is married to the tournament rider Signe Kirk Kristiansen with whom he has a daughter.[7]
Thomas Kristiansen made the 2025 Forbes Billionaires List with an estimated wealth of $7.7 billion and occupied the 439th position as of 20 July 2025.[1]
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