Lego appoints new CEO to replace interim boss

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Danish toy company Lego has appointed Niels B. Christiansen, who headed thermostat-maker Danfoss for nine years, as its chief executive.
Christiansen replaces Bali Padda, who took over as interim CEO in January. Padda will hold a “special advisory” role within the group.
Chairman Joergen Vig Knudstorp said Thursday that said Christiansen, 51, will start Oct. 1.
Lego said Christiansen became chief executive of Danish audio solutions maker GN Netcom at