{"id":137,"date":"2020-08-31T13:07:02","date_gmt":"2020-08-31T11:07:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/da\/?page_id=77"},"modified":"2026-03-30T14:22:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T12:22:37","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-pattern-leo-top-bottom has-secondary-olive-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-large-type\" id=\"purpose\">Let&#8217;s pave the way for curing skin diseases<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/eye4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/eye4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/eye4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/eye4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/eye4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/eye4-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/eye4-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/eye4-480x320.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"text-cols text-cols-columns-1 text-cols align\" data-block_9594c97ebb7c4e4d246a7be1708dd996>\n  \n\n<p>The LEO Foundation is one of Denmark\u2019s largest enterprise foundations and an engaged owner of the pharmaceutical company LEO Pharma. The Foundation&#8217;s main objective is to ensure the company\u2019s long-term development and success as a global leader in dermatology, delivering outstanding results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to its ownership role, the LEO Foundation is one of the largest private funders of independent skin research at universities and hospitals worldwide. The Foundation provides philanthropic grants to support research that pioneers new discoveries and transforms our understanding of the skin and its diseases. Over the years, the LEO Foundation has awarded around DKK 1.8 billion to independent research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Foundation also manages financial assets of around DKK 18.8bn. These assets are invested with the main objectives of ensuring the continued capability to support LEO Pharma\u2019s long-term development and provide funds for philanthropic activities.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n  [data-block_9594c97ebb7c4e4d246a7be1708dd996] p {\n    column-count: 1;\n    column-gap: 30px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"text-cols text-cols-columns-1 text-cols align\" data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb>\n  \n\n<p>The LEO Foundation was established in 1984 by Knud E. Abildgaard, who at the time was the owner of LEO Pharma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until 2021, the Foundation was the sole owner of LEO Pharma. In 2021, the Foundation welcomed <a href=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/2021\/07\/22\/the-leo-foundation-announces-closing-of-nordic-capitals-investment-in-leo-pharma\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nordic Capital as a minority shareholder<\/a> and partner to the Foundation, who remains the company\u2019s long-term controlling owner. The partnership with Nordic Capital will further support LEO Pharma\u2019s development and strengthen its position in medical dermatology.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n  [data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb] p {\n    column-count: 1;\n    column-gap: 30px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-pattern-leo-top-bottom\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not just numbers, but figures that matter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-number-section\" data-block_b601d0964df3d86742e9c2cae27520f8 class=\"number-section align\">\n  <h1 class=\"pb-2\">1984<\/h1>\n  <div class=\"spacer mb-3\" style=\"background-color: #FF9781;\"><\/div>\n  <span>year founded<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-number-section\" data-block_8c7da17ba8a38df7d952a613bc901551 class=\"number-section align\">\n  <h1 class=\"pb-2\">~80%<\/h1>\n  <div class=\"spacer mb-3\" style=\"background-color: #FF9781;\"><\/div>\n  <span>controlling shareholder of LEO Pharma<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-number-section\" data-block_94a336d37adf5bb96fdd5324cf03ba6d class=\"number-section align\">\n  <h1 class=\"pb-2\">18.8<\/h1>\n  <div class=\"spacer mb-3\" style=\"background-color: #FF9781;\"><\/div>\n  <span>DKK billion (~EUR 2.5bn) in financial assets, 2025<\/span>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-number-section\" data-block_9fb907f47ecc377397ed1444aa782e63 class=\"number-section align\">\n  <h1 class=\"pb-2\">1.8<\/h1>\n  <div class=\"spacer mb-3\" style=\"background-color: #FF9781;\"><\/div>\n  <span>DKK billion (~EUR 240m) in total grants and awards<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-number-section\" data-block_c0b7dfe77640e0728d610e5402bf6841 class=\"number-section align\">\n  <h1 class=\"pb-2\">400<\/h1>\n  <div class=\"spacer mb-3\" style=\"background-color: #FF9781;\"><\/div>\n  <span>active grantees<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"block-number-section\" data-block_411b5015e6680e080c46339d000b22b0 class=\"number-section align\">\n  <h1 class=\"pb-2\">361<\/h1>\n  <div class=\"spacer mb-3\" style=\"background-color: #FF9781;\"><\/div>\n  <span>DKK million in grants and awards, 2025<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-leo-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/news\/publications\/\" rel=\"#\">Annual Reports<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-pattern-leo-center has-secondary-olive-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:63px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Ambitions\">How we pave the way&#8230;<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"text-cols text-cols-columns-1 text-cols align\" data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb>\n  \n\n<p>Covering two square meters and performing many functions, the skin is a vital organ of the body, providing a defense against everything from infections to sun and cold. But what happens in the skin when, for example, eczema or psoriasis occurs? Skin diseases are among the most common health problems worldwide, affecting around one in three people. We have become significantly better at treating the 1,500 or so known skin diseases, but many patients still lack effective treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The LEO Foundation\u2019s strategic direction and ambitions toward 2030 address these challenges and are centered around our core purpose: Let\u2019s pave the way for curing skin diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n  [data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb] p {\n    column-count: 1;\n    column-gap: 30px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"text-cols text-cols-columns-1 text-cols align\" data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n  [data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb] p {\n    column-count: 1;\n    column-gap: 30px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LEO Foundation Ambition 2030\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" data-cookieconsent=\"statistics, marketing\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i4qVS1lmSEE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><div class=\"cookieconsent-optout-statistics cookieconsent-optout-marketing\">\t\t\tPlease accept <a href=\"javascript:Cookiebot.renew()\">statistics, marketing<\/a> cookies to watch this video.\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"text-cols text-cols-columns-1 text-cols align\" data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb>\n  \n\n<p><strong>Four ambitions<\/strong> with the focus on paving the way for curing skin diseases are at the heart of our work toward 2030. These ambitions are well founded in our charter and a rich history, with research into and treatment of skin diseases at its heart.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n  [data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb] p {\n    column-count: 1;\n    column-gap: 30px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/How-we-pave-the-way-1024x692.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/How-we-pave-the-way-1024x692.png 1024w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/How-we-pave-the-way-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/How-we-pave-the-way-768x519.png 768w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/How-we-pave-the-way-1536x1039.png 1536w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/How-we-pave-the-way-960x649.png 960w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/How-we-pave-the-way.png 1624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:55px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-primary-coal-color has-primary-peach-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/2024\/03\/25\/leo-foundation-sharpens-focus-on-the-skin-with-new-ambitions-and-awards-anniversary-prize\/\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-pattern-leo-top-bottom has-primary-olive-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div style=\"height:57px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What-we-do\">What we do<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Illustration-17-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11738\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Illustration-17-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Illustration-17-320x320.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pioneer new discoveries<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"text-cols text-cols-columns-1 text-cols align\" data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb>\n  \n\n<p>We catalyze outstanding<br>research that pioneers<br>new discoveries and<br>transforms our understanding<br>of the skin and its<br>diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n  [data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb] p {\n    column-count: 1;\n    column-gap: 30px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-leo-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/grants-and-awards\/\">What we fund<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Illustration-18-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Illustration-18-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Illustration-18-320x320.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be an engaged owner<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"text-cols text-cols-columns-1 text-cols align\" data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb>\n  \n\n<p>We assess, challenge,<br>and support LEO Pharma<br>in becoming a global leader<br>in medical dermatology<br>delivering outstanding<br>results.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n  [data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb] p {\n    column-count: 1;\n    column-gap: 30px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-leo-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/ownership\/\">Our ownership<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Illustration-19-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11742\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Illustration-19-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Illustration-19-320x320.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grow and diversify our assets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We generate attractive investment returns that enable us to ensure LEO Pharma\u2019s long-term<br>continuation and strategic<br>development, as well as provide a growing basis for<br>philanthropic grants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-leo-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/ownership\/investments\/\">Our investments<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Illustration-21-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Illustration-21-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/Illustration-21-320x320.png 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drive sustainable development<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"text-cols text-cols-columns-1 text-cols align\" data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb>\n  \n\n<p>We drive and<br>promoting sustainable<br>and responsible<br>practices across our<br>operations.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n  [data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb] p {\n    column-count: 1;\n    column-gap: 30px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-leo-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/about-us\/how-we-work\/#sustainability\">Learn how<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-pattern-leo-top-bottom has-secondary-olive-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"history\">400 years of history<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"text-cols text-cols-columns-1 text-cols align\" data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb>\n  \n\n<p><strong>From the first Lion Pharmacy in 1620 to global dermatological front-runner in 2020.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n  [data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb] p {\n    column-count: 1;\n    column-gap: 30px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"text-cols text-cols-columns-1 text-cols align\" data-block_9594c97ebb7c4e4d246a7be1708dd996>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n  [data-block_9594c97ebb7c4e4d246a7be1708dd996] p {\n    column-count: 1;\n    column-gap: 30px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n\n<div class=\"text-cols text-cols-columns-1 text-cols align\" data-block_9594c97ebb7c4e4d246a7be1708dd996>\n  \n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n  [data-block_9594c97ebb7c4e4d246a7be1708dd996] p {\n    column-count: 1;\n    column-gap: 30px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/da\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Loeve_Apotek_Johannes_Hauerslev-edited.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1232\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"text-cols text-cols-columns-1 text-cols align\" data-block_9594c97ebb7c4e4d246a7be1708dd996>\n  \n\n<p>The LEO Foundation was 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Knud E. Abildgaard, who at the time was the owner of LEO Pharma. He did so to ensure LEO Pharma its future as an independent, research-based pharmaceutical company.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n  [data-block_9594c97ebb7c4e4d246a7be1708dd996] p {\n    column-count: 1;\n    column-gap: 30px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"text-cols text-cols-columns-1 text-cols align\" data-block_9594c97ebb7c4e4d246a7be1708dd996>\n  \n\n<p>Abildgaard took over the company in 1939 after the company\u2019s founder, Abildgaard\u2019s father-in-law, pharmacist August Kongsted, passed away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kongsted had established LEO Pharma in his Copenhagen pharmacy \u2013 the Lion Pharmacy \u2013 in 1908. Using the latest advances in industrial processes, he set up pharmaceutical production in the basement of his shop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from heading his own venture, Kongsted also helped set up Nordisk Insulinlaboratorium (later to evolve into Novo Nordisk).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During Abildgaard\u2019s ownership and management, LEO Pharma grew into an international, expansive and innovative organisation with sales and production around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the 1970s, Abildgaard announced plans to secure the continuation of his life\u2019s work through the creation of a foundation. He intended to have LEO Pharma stay independent and able to further strengthen its position as a successful, international pharmaceutical company.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n  [data-block_9594c97ebb7c4e4d246a7be1708dd996] p {\n    column-count: 1;\n    column-gap: 30px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"text-cols text-cols-columns-1 text-cols align\" data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb>\n  \n\n<p>His plans crystalized in 1984, when he and his wife donated their shares in LEO Pharma to the LEO Foundation. While the foundation\u2019s primary objective was to secure the long-term success of independence of LEO Pharma, it should also support independent research within the fields of medicine, chemistry and\/or pharmacy through philanthropic grants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knud Abildgaard and his wife both passed away in 1986.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the LEO Foundation\u2019s long-term perspective and ownership, LEO Pharma has been able to evolve into a leading provider of dermatology care solutions to millions of patients across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n  [data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb] p {\n    column-count: 1;\n    column-gap: 30px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-leo-link\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/2020\/09\/11\/celebrating-400-years-of-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download the history in 18 different languages<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-pattern-leo-top-bottom has-primary-olive-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/david-von-diemar-BZlnxwe8eQ-unsplash-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/david-von-diemar-BZlnxwe8eQ-unsplash-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/david-von-diemar-BZlnxwe8eQ-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/david-von-diemar-BZlnxwe8eQ-unsplash-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/david-von-diemar-BZlnxwe8eQ-unsplash-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/david-von-diemar-BZlnxwe8eQ-unsplash-2048x1150.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/leo-foundation.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/11\/david-von-diemar-BZlnxwe8eQ-unsplash-960x539.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:52px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"values\">Our values reflect our heritage and aspirations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"text-cols text-cols-columns-1 text-cols align\" data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb>\n  \n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integrity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We are transparent and responsible in all our actions and stand accountable for what we say and do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dedication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We take a long-term view and are committed to making a sustained difference within the areas we engage in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ambition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We set the bar high and have the courage to explore new ways to deliver results that contribute to the development of society.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n  [data-block_7528494fae2646ba661d2bf3e3b935bb] p {\n    column-count: 1;\n    column-gap: 30px;\n  }\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Let&#8217;s pave the way for curing skin diseases Not just numbers, but figures that matter How we pave the way&#8230; 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