Godtfred Kirk Christiansen, Danish businessman (died 1995)

Godtfred Kirk Christiansen

Danish businessperson and second generation owner of The Lego Group

Godtfred Kirk Christiansen was the managing director of The Lego Group from 1957 to 1973. He was the third son of company founder Ole Kirk Christiansen and took over as managing director in 1957, eventually becoming the sole owner. Godtfred is credited with playing a pivotal…