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Lego builds a solid business, even in the age of multimedia

World's No 2 toymaker sets up regional headquarters in Singapore, remains confident of Lego's lasting appeal

Published Fri, Oct 18, 2013 · 10:00 PM

    Singapore

    JORGEN Vig Knudstorp, president and CEO of Lego, doesn't give out business cards when he goes to a meeting.

    Instead, the 44-year-old reaches into his pocket and fishes out a tiny plastic Lego figurine bearing his likeness - dark-rimmed spectacles and all - with his full name, telephone number and e-mail address printed on the toy's clothes.

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