Þórir Ólafsson

Þórir Ólafsson is an experienced professional in digital development and software engineering with significant roles at Icelandair and Íslandsbanki. Currently serving as Director of Digital Development at Icelandair since July 2019, Þórir focuses on enhancing travel experiences through digital solutions and optimizing internal processes. At Íslandsbanki, Þórir held multiple leadership positions, including Director of Software Development, overseeing a large team while managing talent and fostering organizational change. Prior roles involved directing Finance & BI Solutions, leading development teams for Enterprise Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence platforms, and serving as a Data Architect at Advania. Þórir co-founded a paving contractor company during university studies, cultivating skills in business management and team leadership. Educational credentials include an Executive CBA in Digital, Leadership & Transformation from AVT Business School and a Master's in Knowledge and Data Engineering from Aalborg University.