Lizette Risgaard

Born in Nørrebro, Risgaard grew up in a small house and found work as a cleaner.

In 1980, she began working for the Danish Service Workers' Union, and was elected to the board of its youth organisation.

In this role, she became known for her successful campaign for Ryanair to comply with Danish pay and working conditions for its staff based in the country.

In 2015, she was elected as the president of LO, defeating Flemming Vinther of the Army Privates' and Corporals' Association, by 312 votes to 87.

[1][2][3] As leader of the LO, Risgaard dismissed its four leading staff members, and instead made her own appointments to the post.