Vice President, Strategy & Transformation

Job Description The LEGO Group is seeking a visionary strategic executive to help define and execute our long-term corporate strategy,  establish  our competitive direction, and lead transformational change that will reshape how we  operate .   As Vice President of Strategy & Transformation, you will serve as the primary architect of the LEGO Group's strategic agenda, partnering directly with the CFO and Executive Leadership Team to establish organizational direction, prepare board-level strategy discussions, and lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. Based in either Billund or Copenhagen, you will lead approximately 40 strategy and transformation professionals while  maintaining  personal involvement in defining the company's most critical strategic choices and their execution.   This is a high-impact executive role with significant senior visibility and direct influence over the company's long-term competitive position. You will  be responsible for  translating complex market dynamics and organizational capabilities into a coherent strategic narrative that guides executive decision-making and resource allocation across the entire enterprise.   Core Responsibilities   In this role, you will function as the principal strategic advisor to the CFO and Executive Leadership Team, with direct responsibility for  establishing  organizational strategy, enabling executive decision-making, and leading transformational change that defines the company's competitive future.   You will:   Define the LEGO Group's long-term strategic direction and competitive positioning – developing a compelling strategic narrative that shapes executive thinking and resource allocation decisions .   Oversee and help deliver t he company's most critical strategic initiatives - taking ownership from conception through board presentation and execution oversight .   Develop, present ,  and support the alignment of the LEGO Group's strategic agenda to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors, developing different scenarios, and recommendations that drive board-level strategy discussions and major capital allocation decisions .   Direct enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that reshape organizational capabilities, operating models, and competitive advantages –  establishing  clear governance, measurable outcomes, and executive accountability for value delivery .   Lead and develop a high-performing team of approximately 40 strategy and transformation professionals, ensuring they have the strategic mandate, organizational influence, and development opportunities to drive critical initiatives and grow into senior leadership roles .   Serve as an executive sparring partner to the CFO and leadership team – challenging strategic assumptions, stress-testing decisions, and providing  independent  perspective on organizational priorities and trade-offs .   Play Your Part in Our Team Succeeding   The Strategy & Transformation team is the executive engine driving the LEGO Group's long-term competitive advantage. We  are responsible for  defining the LEGO Group corporate strategy (the PLAN),  identifying  and sizing strategic opportunities, and executing the transformational initiatives that reshape how the company competes and creates value.   We  maintain  direct, trusted relationships with the Executive Leadership Team, providing strategic counsel on the company's most consequential decisions – including portfolio strategy, market positioning, organizational capability development, and resource allocation.   As a central strategy function, we work across all business units, geographies, and functions—translating organizational complexity into strategic clarity and driving coordinated action on enterprise priorities. We attract world-class talent from leading management consultancies and industry, and we serve as a leadership development hub for the LEGO Group.   Do You Have What It Takes?   The successful candidate brings:   An MBA or  Master's degree in Economics , Finance, Business Administration, or a similar field from a top-tier university with excellent academic results   15+ years of progressive professional experience with substantial tenure (8+ years) at a leading global management consultancy, including recognized leadership in strategic advisory, transformation, and complex engagement management   Significant experience  in a chief strategy or senior corporate development role within a global FMCG, Retail, or comparable organization, with  demonstrated   track record  of developing, presenting, and executing corporate strategy and major transformation initiatives   Proven executive leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams of 30+ professionals,  establish  organizational influence, and drive enterprise-wide change across complex, multi-stakeholder environments   Experience presenting to boards of directors or board committees, developing strategic recommendations for executive audiences, and advising C-suite executives on matters of significant strategic consequence   A strategic mind-set coupled with exceptional quantitative, analytical, and financial acumen—the ability to rapidly synthesize complex information, model strategic alternatives, and extract rigorous insights from organizational and market data   Demonstrated ability to  operate  effectively across multiple dimensions simultaneously   balancing long-term strategy with operational execution, engaging executive leaders while building team capability and  maintaining  strategic clarity in dynamic, ambiguous environments   Executive-grade communication and influencing skills, including the ability to develop compelling strategic narratives, synthesize complexity into clear frameworks, and command credibility with senior audiences including boards and investors   Track record  of successful market entry strategy