Grindsted, Region of Southern Denmark, Denmark
Experienced Facility Management leader with 12+ years at The LEGO Group, now serving as Facility Director at LEGO® Manufacturing Virginia (LVA). My focus is on building and leading the site’s facilities organization, ensuring world-class operations that balance safety, sustainability, and efficiency. I bring a pragmatic, hands-on approach combined with strategic governance, bridging global standards with local execution to deliver long-term value.
Signature aspiration: Supporting the establishment of LEGO® Manufacturing Virginia (LVA) by building the facilities organization and driving sustainability projects, including the LVA Solar Park. Leading the FACILITIES ORGANIZATION at LEGO® MANUFACTURING VIRGINIA (LVA), supporting the START-UP and FUTURE OPERATIONS of the site. Responsible for FACILITIES OPERATIONS, UTILITIES, BUILDING SYSTEMS, IFM GOVERNANCE, and CAPEX/OPEX PLANNING. Driving SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES such as ENERGY OPTIMIZATION, SOLAR PARK FEASIBILITY, and SAFETY FRAMEWORKS for critical systems. Developing a SKILLED LOCAL FACILITIES TEAM of managers and specialists, ensuring COMPLIANCE, SAFETY, and OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE. Acting as a CONNECTOR between GLOBAL WORKPLACE SOLUTIONS & OPERATIONS (WS&O) and LOCAL EXECUTION, ensuring alignment with THE LEGO GROUP’S LONG-TERM VISION and VALUES.
Signature achievement: Built and led a 13-person Facility Project Management team, delivering >700 mDKK in strategic sustainability projects while boosting employee engagement scores by 10 points. -Led a Facility Project Management team of 13 direct reports, responsible for strategic project execution and governance within Facility Management. -Translated corporate strategy into tangible operational deliveries, ensuring alignment with business priorities. -Boosted organizational engagement and motivation, driving a 10-point improvement in leadership scores in the annual employee survey (vs. 2022). -Managed large-scale CAPEX budgets and streamlined the project portfolio, successfully closing overdue cases and activating new ones. -Directed two strategically critical sustainability projects with a combined CAPEX of >700 mDKK, alongside daily team leadership. -Fostered effective cross-level communication from shop floor to senior management, creating transparency and alignment. -Embedded a culture of psychological safety, empowerment, and accountability, strengthening productivity and stakeholder trust.
Signature achievement: Led the LEGO Billund Solar Park project (80 MWp) and initiated the feasibility study for the LVA Solar Park in Virginia — both central to LEGO’s renewable energy roadmap. Led the LEGO Billund Solar Park project, an ~80 MWp renewable energy facility designed to cover 100% of LEGO’s Billund operations’ electricity consumption by 2028. Initiated and led the feasibility study for the LVA Solar Park (Virginia), ensuring early alignment between corporate sustainability strategy and U.S. site development. Delivered high-profile strategic CAPEX projects in the 30–750 mDKK range, ensuring cost and time targets were consistently met. Drove sustainability and environmental initiatives including solar panels, geothermal energy, heat pumps, and energy storage. Acted with a strategic outlook and strong governance, aligning local execution with global sustainability commitments. Coordinated with external stakeholders, including Billund Municipality and KIRKBI, to secure alignment and approvals. Recognized for a high deliverable rate and excellent stakeholder management, including executive-level reporting. Practiced responsible empowerment leadership, motivating teams and ensuring accountability across functions.
-Contribute to the strategic development of the local electricity grid. -Focus on security of supply, investment planning, and green transition initiatives. -Bring expertise from large-scale infrastructure and energy projects into board discussions.
- Member of the municipality’s cross-disciplinary energy and climate council. - Advise on sustainability, energy policy, and climate initiatives. - Represent the LEGO® Group in dialogue with local government, businesses, and the community.
-Support the development of the region’s strongest business network. -Focus on growth, innovation, and collaboration across companies and industries. -Represent the LEGO® Group in strategic business development discussions at the local level.