KIRKBI Strengthens Investment Governance with Appointment of Mark Andersen to Investment Management Board

KIRKBI Strengthens Investment Governance with Appointment of Mark Andersen to Investment Management Board

(IN BRIEF) KIRKBI has appointed Mark Andersen to the Board of Directors of KIRKBI Investment Management as the organisation continues to strengthen its governance and long-term investment strategy following its establishment as an independent business area in 2026. Andersen brings around 20 years of experience in financial services and currently serves as Managing Director and Co-Head of Global Asset Allocation at UBS AG. KIRKBI said his expertise in global markets, asset allocation, and investment governance will support the continued development of KIRKBI Investment Management, which oversees a globally diversified investment portfolio worth approximately DKK 80 billion.

(PRESS RELEASE) BILLUND, 8-May-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — KIRKBI has appointed Mark Andersen as a new member of the Board of Directors of KIRKBI Investment Management, as the company continues to strengthen the governance and long-term development of its investment activities following the establishment of the unit as an independent business area earlier this year.

KIRKBI, which serves as the holding company for the LEGO Group and other businesses owned by the Kirk Kristiansen family, said the appointment expands the board of KIRKBI Investment Management and supports the organisation’s continued evolution as a standalone entity. The investment management division officially became an independent area on 1 January 2026, while Morten Borge was appointed Chair of the Board of Directors in March.

Mark Andersen joins the board with around two decades of experience in the financial services industry, particularly in the field of global asset allocation and investment strategy. He currently serves as Managing Director and Co-Head of Global Asset Allocation at UBS AG, where he leads a global investment team responsible for strategic and tactical asset allocation across multiple asset classes.

Before taking on his current role at UBS, Andersen held several senior investment positions within the organisation, including Head of Investment Strategy and Executive Director between 2006 and 2011. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Macro and Asset Allocation Analyst at Danske Bank.

Morten Borge, Chair of the Board of Directors of KIRKBI Investment Management, said Andersen’s experience in global financial markets and investment governance would strengthen the board as the organisation continues to develop its long-term investment strategy. He added that Andersen’s expertise in asset allocation and portfolio management would provide valuable insight as the company further expands its governance framework and investment capabilities.

KIRKBI Investment Management is responsible for safeguarding capital and generating long-term risk-adjusted returns to support the financial resilience of the Kirk Kristiansen family’s investment activities. The organisation manages a globally diversified investment portfolio valued at approximately DKK 80 billion across a range of asset classes and markets.

The appointment comes as large family-owned investment groups and holding companies increasingly focus on strengthening governance structures, expanding independent oversight, and attracting experienced investment professionals to support long-term portfolio management in increasingly complex global markets.

Biography: Mark Andersen

Business Experience

• Co-Head of Global Asset Allocation and Managing Director, UBS (2011–present)
• Head of Investment Strategy and Executive Director, UBS (2006–2011)
• Macro and Asset Allocation Analyst, Danske Bank (2004–2006)

About KIRKBI

KIRKBI A/S is the holding company of the LEGO Group and other companies owned by the Kirk Kristiansen family. With a purpose of building a better future for children, KIRKBI is committed to reinvesting future proceeds from the LEGO Group and other holdings into building businesses within three business areas: LEGO Holding, KIRKBI Education, and KIRKBI Climate. Rooted in the values and principles that have guided the LEGO® brand for generations, KIRKBI actively engages in its businesses with the long-term perspective needed to make a lasting difference.

Media Contact:

Carsten Birkeland Kjær
Communications Director, KIRKBI Investment Management
+45 4260 7765
carsten.birkeland.kjaer@kirkbi.com

SOURCE: KIRKBI