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Re: Tormod Askildsen appointed Head of LEGO Community Development
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lugnet.ambassadors
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Sat, 26 Jan 2008 16:58:09 GMT
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In lugnet.ambassadors, Doug Eaton wrote:
> The LEGO Group is boosting its support of the LEGO Community by appointing
> Tormod Askildsen as the new dedicated Head of LEGO Community Development. Tormod
> takes over from Richard Stollery who will now focus on the LEGO Club and other
> consumer loyalty programs. Richard says ”I’ve only been the Head for one year
> and I hope I’ve kept the seat warm for Tormod who is the greatest ambassador
> for the Community. It’s good news that we are identifying more dedicated
> resources to developing the Community. It’s been a privilege to attend, meet and
> speak with members of the Community across Europe and the United States at a
> variety of events in 2007 and I would like to thank organizers and attendees
> alike for being so welcoming. I will continue to attend Community events and
> support Tormod in developing the Community as part of the CED (Community,
> Education and Direct) Division within the LEGO Group. Tormod, who has been
> heading up the LEGO Factory project for the past year, has previously been
> responsible for interaction with the many LEGO Community groups as well as the
> LEGO Club and programs like the FIRST LEGO League. Going forward his focus will
> be fully dedicated to stimulating the growth and exposure of the LEGO Community.
> Tormod says: “The LEGO Community is quite unique – it consist of people of all
> ages from all over the world who have one thing in common; they like LEGO for
> what LEGO is”, - and continues “the community of Adult LEGO Hobbyists has a
> special status with the LEGO Group as a source for creative inspiration among
> LEGO employees as well as among LEGO loving kids and families who are exposed to
> their events and innovative LEGO creations”. Together with Tormod, Jan Beyer and
> Steve Witt makes up the LEGO Community team. Jan and Tormod are based in
> Billund, Denmark and Steve is based in Enfield, CT, USA.
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> Tormod Askildsen and Richard Stollery
I wish him well, it is a tough job!!!
Keep pushing for the AFOLs, they are very loyal, DO NOT FORGET your a toy
company. Your fans will stick with you if you continue to promote personal
growth and invention.
Dan Brown founder Bellaire Historic Soceity and Toy Museum
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