The LEGO Group, a privately-held company founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, is a global leader in toy manufacturing, specializing in the iconic LEGO® brick. Headquartered in Billund, with regional hubs in Boston, London, Shanghai, and Singapore, and seven manufacturing facilities worldwide, the company employs approximately 20,000 people. LEGO's portfolio extends beyond toys to include amusement parks (LEGOLAND®), retail stores, and educational products through LEGO Education.