Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> April 24, 2002

Torben Ballegaard Sorensen – Bang & Olufsen A/s (baocb.co)

TORBEN BALLEGAARD SORENSEN has been President and Chief Executive Officer of Bang & Olufsen A/S since 2001. Prior to joining Bang & Olufsen, Mr. Sorensen was CFO of Aarhus Stiftsbogtrykkerie from 1978 to 1982; Vice President of Computer Composition Inc., Los Angeles from 1982 to 1983; President of Aa.S. Grafik, Arhus from 1983-1988; President, CCI-Europe, from 1988 to 1996; Senior Vice President of LEGO System A/S from 1996 to 1999 and Executive Vice President, LEGO System A/S, New Business Development from 1999-2001. He has an MBA from Aarhus School of Business, Stanford Executive Program, Stanford University. He is a Board member of Sim Corp. A/S. sector - electronic equipment Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief overview of Bang & Olufsen, including the product portfolio and core markets in which you operate?



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