Vincent Warnery, CEO of global personal care business Beiersdorf to bring more than 35 years’ operational experience leading global consumer brands to Board.
Fiona Dawson and Ilkka Paananen will step down from LEGO A/S board.
BILLUND, DENMARK, May 12 2026: The LEGO Group today announced the appointment of Vincent Warnery to the LEGO A/S Board of Directors, effective May 12, 2026.
Vincent Warnery is the CEO of Beiersdorf AG, a global beauty and personal care company which owns brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, and La Prairie.
Vincent has more than 35 years of operational experience in the consumer goods sector and has held senior leadership roles at Procter & Gamble, Sanofi, and L’Oréal where he has built globally recognised brands and led transformational change driven by digitalisation and sustainability. He also brings extensive experience working with family‑owned businesses and previously served as a non‑executive director of the Danish pharmaceutical company ALK‑Abelló.
Thomas Kirk Kristiansen, Chair of the LEGO A/S Board of Directors, said: “We are looking forward to welcoming Vincent Warnery as a Member of the Board. As a CEO, Vincent brings operational experience and a strong understanding of how to create long-term brand value within family-owned businesses. This will be extremely valuable as we continue to build the LEGO® brand for future generations.”
In connection to the LEGO A/S Board’s annual general assembly, Fiona Dawson and Ilkka Paananen have decided to step down.
Thomas Kirk Kristiansen said: “We are very grateful for Fiona and Ilkka’s contributions during their time on the LEGO A/S Board. Fiona joined in 2020 and in that time has played a valuable role as we grew the business and made progress across strategic priorities such as sustainability and digital. Ilkka has been part of the Board since 2024, bringing his extensive experience in gaming and consumer insights. I would like to sincerely thank Fiona and Ilkka for their service and wish them both all the very best for the future.”
Following the changes, the LEGO A/S Board will consist of seven members, including five independent, non-executive directors. Effective May 12, 2026 members will also constitute the dedicated boards of LEGO Holding A/S and LEGO Digital Play Holding A/S, the latter with the exception of Anne Sweeney, reflecting the updated company structure introduced in January 2025.
