Sveinn Benediktsson

Sveinn Benediktsson has a diverse range of work experience spanning over two decades. Starting in 1999, they began as the General Manager of Vefja, where they co-invested and managed the internet solutions company. After successfully building a team and managing a merger with GoPro, they then served as a Project Manager at GoPro in 2001, overseeing web development projects and contributing to the growth of a new business unit. In 2005, they joined Microsoft Iceland, initially as an Account Manager, responsible for managing sales and customer relationships with mid-market customers. Sveinn later advanced to the position of Sales Manager, where they led a team of account managers, achieving remarkable success in renewing sales agreements, increasing revenue, and enhancing customer satisfaction. After leaving Microsoft Iceland in 2009, they embarked on a year-long journey as a World Traveler at GMSRTW. The following year, they joined NetHope as a Program Manager, before transitioning to Marel in 2012 as a Consultant, specializing in assisting the company with their consulting needs. Most recently, Sveinn Benediktsson joined Crayon in 2014, initially as a Consultant, and eventually assuming the role of Sales Team Lead in September 2021.

Sveinn Benediktsson earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Reykjavik University from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, they received a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration from Reykjavik University from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science from Háskóli Íslands from 2002 to 2005. Sveinn Benediktsson also holds various certifications including Google Cloud Platform Digital Leader, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner, and Certified Software Asset Manager.