Susanna Campbell, Chair of the Board of Directors of KIRKBI Climate, said:
"Tim and Rory each bring exceptional experience from industries that are central to our strategy. Tim has spent decades leading businesses across the plastics value chain, while Rory has significant global investment and leadership experience in energy and climate infrastructure. Together they bring the kind of experience we need as we continue building KIRKBI Climate, and I very much look forward to working with them."
Tim Stedman brings over 30 years of experience across the global plastics, chemicals and energy industries. He has served as CEO of Agilyx, an advanced recycling technology business, held senior leadership roles at Trinseo with full P&L responsibility for global plastics businesses, and most recently served as CEO of Storegga, a carbon capture and storage developer.
Rory O'Connor was a founding member of BlackRock Climate Infrastructure, where he served as Global Chief Investment Officer, Head of Europe and Chair of the Investment Committee, helping build and scale the platform globally, investing in sectors including onshore and offshore wind, solar, energy storage and electric vehicle charging. Prior to BlackRock, he was a senior executive at NTR plc, a long-term sustainable infrastructure investor. Since 2025, he has taken on advisory and governance roles, including with Energy Infrastructure Partners and Envision Energy.
Established in 2025 by the Kirk Kristiansen family, KIRKBI Climate deploys patient, family-backed capital to drive systemic impact and sustainable returns across Circular Plastics, Energy Transition and Land Sustainability. With a full Board now in place, KIRKBI Climate enters its next phase of development with strong governance and deep sector expertise across its core focus areas.
Biography: Tim Stedman
Selected Board Roles
Non-Executive Board Member, Endolys (2025–present)
Business Experience
CEO, Storegga (2024–2026)
CEO, Agilyx Corporation (2020–2023)
Senior Vice President, Trinseo (2015-2020)
Various senior leadership roles, ExxonMobil Chemical (2005-2015)
Biography: Rory O'Connor
Selected Board and Advisory Roles
Investment Committee Member and Senior Advisor, Energy Infrastructure Partners (2025–present)
European Advisory Board Member, Investment Committee Member and Advisor, Envision Energy (2025–present)
Business Experience
Global Chief Investment Officer, Head of Europe and Chair of the Investment Committee, BlackRock Climate Infrastructure (2011-2025)
Group Executive Management Team, Head of Corporate Finance and Group Treasurer, NTR plc
Director, Strategic Planning, Elan Corporation
Investment Banker, Morgan Stanley
About KIRKBI Climate A/S
KIRKBI Climate is owned by KIRKBI A/S, the holding company of the LEGO Group and other companies owned by the Kirk Kristiansen family. With a purpose of building a better future for children, KIRKBI Climate addresses global climate change by building high-impact businesses focused on the energy transition, circular plastics, and land sustainability. KIRKBI Climate builds businesses based on proven and mature technologies, while also exploring and investing in emerging and promising solutions that require long-term capital to scale and make a meaningful impact on climate challenges.
Contact
Carsten Birkeland Kjær
Communications Director, KIRKBI Climate
