The LEGO Group added another global consumer products executive to its leadership ranks.
The company appointed Vincent Warnery to the LEGO A/S Board of Directors effective May 12. Warnery currently serves as CEO of Beiersdorf AG, the parent company behind brands including NIVEA, Eucerin, and La Prairie.
Warnery brings more than three decades of experience across the consumer goods sector, including leadership positions at Procter & Gamble, Sanofi, and L’Oréal. According to The LEGO Group, his background includes brand development, digital transformation, sustainability initiatives, and experience working within family-owned businesses.
“We are looking forward to welcoming Vincent Warnery as a Member of the Board,” said Thomas Kirk Kristiansen, Chair of the LEGO A/S Board of Directors. “Vincent brings operational experience and a strong understanding of how to create long-term brand value within family-owned businesses.”
The appointment comes as Fiona Dawson and Ilkka Paananen step down from the Board following the company’s annual general assembly. Dawson joined the Board in 2020, while Paananen, CEO and co-founder of Supercell, joined in 2024.
Kristiansen credited Dawson with contributing to strategic priorities, including sustainability and digital initiatives, while noting Paananen’s experience in gaming and consumer insights.
Following the changes, the LEGO A/S Board will consist of seven members, including five independent non-executive directors.
The updated Board structure also reflects organizational changes introduced earlier this year tied to LEGO Holding A/S and LEGO Digital Play Holding A/S.
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