Helga Sigurrós Valgeirsdóttir

Helga Sigurrós Valgeirsdóttir has a strong background in corporate and investment banking, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and corporate insurance. Helga Sigurrós began their career at Arion banki in 2015, where they held multiple roles, including Head of SMEs and Bancassurance - Corporate and Investment Banking. In this position, they led the SME lending and services as well as the corporate insurance division. Helga Sigurrós'sresponsibilities included managing the SME team, the corporate insurance team, and the corporate services team. Helga Sigurrós worked to exceed service expectations for clients, increase value through financial services, and grow the SME book. Helga Sigurrós also served as the Head of Corporate Insurance - CIB at Arion Bank, overseeing the Corporate Insurance Team. This team provided financial solutions, including lending, M&A activities, and insurance, for SMEs to large corporations.

In addition to their work at Arion banki, Helga became a Board Member at Eskja hf. in 2022. Eskja is a leading fishery company in Iceland, specializing in pelagic fishing and sustainable fishing practices. Helga Sigurrós also served as a Board Member at Matís ohf. from 2018 to 2022, a company focused on food and biotechnology research. Furthermore, Helga held a Board Member position at Meistaradeild í Hestaíferótum in 2016-2017.

Before entering the banking sector, Helga gained experience in the public sector. Helga Sigurrós served as a Political Advisor at the Ministry of Fisheries and Agriculture from 2013 to 2015. Prior to that, they worked at the Directorate of Fisheries as the Director of the Department of Information from 2003 to 2013.

Overall, Helga Sigurrós Valgeirsdóttir brings a diverse range of experience in banking, fisheries, agriculture, and governance to their professional journey.

Helga Sigurrós Valgeirsdóttir holds a Master's degree in International Business (MIB) from Grenoble Ecole de Management. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) in Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management from Háskólinn á Akureyri. The specific start and end years for both degrees are not provided.