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The Man, the Myth, the Legend is Born
- Born and Raised in Sonderborg, Denmark
- Private Early Life
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Graduated from University of southern Denmark
- Studied to earn a Bachelors Degree in Engineering
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Graduated from Technical University of Denmark
- Studied to earn a Master of Science in engineering
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Became a Management Consultant for the McKinsey & Company
- McKinsey is a management consultant firm
- Gathered data to make solutions, on behalf of the company
- Improved performance of company
- Helped grow the company in profits and in relations
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Graduated from INSEAD
- Studied to earn an MBA(Master of Business Administration)
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Became a Vice President of Corporate Development at the Hilti Corporation
- Left McKinsey Company
- Hilti develops, manufactures, and markets products for the construction, building maintenance, energy, and manufacturing industries
- Niels was responsible for driving growth by creating, assessing and managing business opportunities including, acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures and partnerships, and was involved in major capital projects
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Opportunity at GN Netcom
- Left Job at Hilti Corporation
- Became Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of GN Netcom
- GN Netcom develops, manufactures and markets wired and wireless headsets meant for mobile users, contact centres, and office workers
- Help generate sales within the company and clients
- Dealt with the marketing department
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New Position at GN Store Nord
- Left GN netcom
- Became Group Executive Vice President
- GN Store Nord like GN Netcom, but also makes hearing aids
- In charge of implementing company's policies
- Reported progress to company president
- Assisted in carrying out new protocols and programs
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Niels' Jobs at Danfoss
- Left GN Store Nord
- First became COO(Chief Operating Officer)
- Danfoss provides of mobile hydraulics and electrification products that are sustainable and energy efficient meant for industry
- Then became Deputy Managing Director
- Then became Managing Director
- Last position at Danfoss was CEO
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Niels Joins LEGO
- Left Danfoss
- Started at LEGO as a Managing Director
- LEGO makes plastic building bricks toys
- Became CEO
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Some of LEGO's Accolades While Niels aas CEO
- Lego is ranked #1 toy manufacturer in its industry
- Named "Toy of the Century" twice
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Lawsuit Against LEGO for Copyright Infringement
- Artist James Concannon filed a copyright infringement action against LEGO for its alleged unauthorized copying and commercial exploitation of his work the “Concannon Jacket”
- Raises questions regarding the scale of protection of individual elements on a piece of clothing owing to their “unique placement, coordination, and arrangement”.
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LEGO Museums Nationwide
- 17 children and science museums across America
- Made to teach learning through play and developing programs for underserved children
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LEGO Moving Office to Boston, MA
- Head office in the Americas moving from CT to MA
- Complete by 2026
- Move made for employees to build a modern, collaborative work environment to cultivate innovation and creativity
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LEGO Created Braille Bricks
- Bricks made with studs in different formations to represent braille
- Used to teach children with visual impairment
- Makes learning fun for visually impairment by using play
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LEGO Plants 50,000 Trees in Vietnam
- celebrate the opening of a LEGO factory
- wanted to benefit over 5,000 children across Vietnam
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Christiansen + Businessmen Pledge
- Pledges to UN for zero emissions
- Target 2032; 37%
- wants to design buildings~ while not negatively affecting the environment
- more production renewable energy
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How Niels B Christiansen Practices Business Ethics
-planting of 50k trees and eco pledge
-changing from plastic bricks to sustainable bricks made from plant-based sugar cane
-100% ecological packaging by 2025
-LEGO Foundation granted 100 million dollars to promote play-based education for children in Rohingya and Syria affected by crises
-Believes in importance of corporate social responsibility with emphasis on sustainability, inclusivity, and ethical practices, considering the long-term impact of their operations on the environment and society