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Bali Padda

b. 1956

British-Indian businessman (born 1956)

Businessperson The Lego GroupThe Timberland Company
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About Bali Padda

Born 1956. Bali Padda is a British businessperson, the Lego Group and the Timberland Company.

Early life Born in Punjab, Padda's parents migrated to the UK from Mumbai in search of a better life when he was 12. He dropped out of school and took up odd jobs at the age of 16.

He joined the LEGO Group in 2002 as Head of Market Oriented Packing based in Enfield, USA. Bali Padda came from a Customer Service & Supplier Relations background with GlaxoWellcome and Timberland before joining the LEGO Group.

Eight months after becoming CEO of LEGO, it was announced in August 2017, that Padda would be replaced by Niels Christiansen, effective from October 2017. The replacement was due to Padda's age.

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Important facts

Born
1956, Punjab
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Businessperson, The Lego Group, The Timberland Company
Nationality
United Kingdom

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bali Padda?

british-Indian businessman (born 1956)

When was Bali Padda born?

Bali Padda was born in 1956 in Punjab.

What is Bali Padda's occupation?

Bali Padda is a businessperson, the Lego Group and the Timberland Company.

What nationality is Bali Padda?

Bali Padda is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bali Padda

· Wikidata: Q27978948

· DBpedia: Bali Padda

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