Experience

VEX ehf.

• Iceland
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partner

  • Sep 2020 - Present

  VEX is an Icelandic alternative investment firm focusing on private equity. VEX is an Icelandic alternative investment firm focusing on private equity.



Annata

• Iceland
• Software Development
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Board Member

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Annata is a Microsoft GISV (Global Independent Software Vendor) since 2001. With focus on delivering end-to-end information technology solutions for the Automotive, Equipment and Medical Device industries. Annata is a Microsoft GISV (Global Independent Software Vendor) since 2001. With focus on delivering end-to-end information technology solutions for the Automotive, Equipment and Medical Device industries.



AGR

• Iceland
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Jun 2021 - Present

  AGR Dynamics offers supply chain software solutions equipped with exception management, inventory optimization, and sales management. AGR Dynamics offers supply chain software solutions equipped with exception management, inventory optimization, and sales management.



Kjölfesta Private Equity Fund

• Investment Commitee Member

  • Jan 2018 - Nov 2020

• Board Member

  • Jan 2018 - Nov 2020



WEDO ehf.

• Iceland
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Nov 2017 - Jan 2020

  Leading online retailer in Iceland. Leading online retailer in Iceland.



Skeljungur

• Iceland
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Financial Officer & Head of develpement

  • Feb 2016 - Dec 2019

  Skeljungur is a listed oil company that sells products and services in Iceland, the Faroe Islands and the North Atlantic. The company operates 76 gas stations and with total fuels sales over 500 million liters resulting in an annual turnover of EUR 350 million.

• Vice Chairman of the Board

  • Apr 2013 - Jan 2016



Stefnir hf.

• Head of Alternative Investments

  • Jul 2012 - Feb 2016

  Stefnir is the largest asset management company in in Iceland with EUR 2.5 billion under active management. At my time at Stefnir total private equity investments made were around EUR 330 million (total enterprise value over EUR 750 million) in many of the largest companies in Iceland including Hagar, Sjóvá, Iceland Drilling, Skeljungur, Festi, Sjóklæðagerðin (66 North), Kynnisferðir and Verne Global.

• Fund Manager of Stefnir Íslenski Athafnasjóðurinn II (SÍA II)

  • Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

  Icelandic private equity fund

• Fund Manager of Stefnir Íslenski Athafnasjóðurinn I (SÍA I)

  • 2010 - Jan 2016

  Icelandic private equity fund



Reykjavik Excursions

• Iceland
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

  Leading tour and travel operator in Iceland. Leading tour and travel operator in Iceland.



Iceland Drilling Company Ltd

• Iceland
• Oil and Gas
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board Member

  • Sep 2014 - Aug 2015

  Leading geothermal driller in Iceland. Leading geothermal driller in Iceland.



Arion banki

• Iceland
• Banking
• 300 - 400 Employee

• V.P. Corporate Finance

  • Sep 2007 - Dec 2010

  Arion banki is one of the leading Icelandic banks providing a broad range of financial services. The Corporate Finance division offers a various services to corporate clients, institutional and private investors, including: mergers, acquisitions, financing, capital structuring, listing, restructuring etc. Arion banki is one of the leading Icelandic banks providing a broad range of financial services. The Corporate Finance division offers a various services to corporate clients, institutional and private investors, including: mergers, acquisitions, financing, capital structuring, listing, restructuring etc.



Kaupthing Asset Management Company

• Fund Manager of International Private Equity Fund II

  • Dec 2004 - Sep 2007

  A private equity fund of funds. Total investments over EUR 80 million, primarily with well established private equity firms including Blackstone, KKR, Cinven, Apax, Warburg Pincus and Advent International. A private equity fund of funds. Total investments over EUR 80 million, primarily with well established private equity firms including Blackstone, KKR, Cinven, Apax, Warburg Pincus and Advent International.