Lego Executive Michael Halbye Dies in Swiss Skiing Accident

The 64-year-old vice-chair of Kirkbi and close friend of Danish Queen Mary succumbed to injuries sustained while skiing off-piste in Verbier.

Michael Halbye, a prominent Lego executive and vice-chair of Kirkbi, died from internal bleeding after a skiing accident in Switzerland's Verbier region on Saturday.
Halbye had served on Kirkbi's board since 2020 and was elected vice-chair in 2022, playing a key role in guiding the Lego enterprise.
Queen Mary of Denmark paid tribute to Halbye, highlighting his contributions to her foundation and their long-standing friendship.
Kirkbi chairman Thomas Kirk Kristiansen and other colleagues expressed deep sorrow over Halbye's passing, emphasizing his professional and personal impact.
The incident has renewed focus on the risks of off-piste skiing, as it occurred during a period of multiple similar accidents in the Swiss Alps.