Lára Hilmarsdóttir

Lára Hilmarsdóttir has a diverse work experience that spans across various industries and roles. Lára is currently working at Controlant as the Director of Communications since March 2023. Prior to this, they were employed at Marel where they held two roles - Global Communication Project Manager from October 2019 to September 2022 and Corporate Communications Specialist from January 2018 to October 2019. Their previous experiences include positions such as Bookkeeper & Office Manager at Rue de Net, Freelance Writer & Editor at Rotterdam School of Management Case Development Centre, Research Assistant at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Freelance Reporter at The Wall Street Journal, Sales Assistant at Eymundsson, Research Assistant at Reykjavik University, and Reporter Intern at The Wall Street Journal.

Lára Hilmarsdóttir has a diverse education history. From 2016 to 2017, they attended the Rotterdam School of Management, where they earned a degree in MSc Business Administration, focusing on Business Administration and Management. In 2014, they completed a Graduate Diploma in International Relations at Háskóli Íslands. In 2010, Lára began their undergraduate studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam, specializing in International Bachelor of Media and Communication, although the specific field of study is not provided. Lára also participated in an exchange program at Pace University in 2012. Lastly, they earned their International Baccalaureate Diploma from Menntaskólinn við Hamrahlíð between 2004 and 2009.