Hjalti Harðarson

Hjalti Harðarson has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Hjalti currently holds the position of Board Member at Forritarar framtíðarinnar since September 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Head of Marketing at Landsbankinn starting from January 2022. Hjalti also has experience as a Board Member at Félag viðskipta- og hagfræðinga from June 2021 until June 2023.

In their previous roles, Hjalti worked as a Growth Marketing Manager at Arion banki from October 2020 to January 2022. Before that, they were the Marketing Director at Bílaumboðið Askja from April 2020 to October 2020. Hjalti also worked at Arion banki as a Marketing - Digital Strategist from August 2018 to April 2020. Prior to this, they served as a Marketing Strategist at SAHARA in 2018, where they assisted clients in developing digital campaigns.

From 2013 to 2018, Hjalti was the CEO and Co-founder of Kjarninn, where they played a crucial role in establishing and leading the company. Before this, they gained significant experience working at Siminn, where they held various positions. Hjalti worked as a Divisional Manager Sales from May 2008 to May 2013, overseeing retail activities and maintaining relationships with vendors. Hjalti also worked as a Specialist in Business Development from September 2007 to April 2008 and as a Product Specialist from March 2006 to August 2007. Hjalti started their career as an Analyst at The Financial Supervisory Authority - Iceland in 2003.

Overall, Hjalti has a strong background in marketing, digital strategy, business development, and leadership roles.

Hjalti Harðarson's education history includes a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration from Copenhagen Business School, which they obtained from 2000 to 2003. Hjalti then pursued further studies and earned a Master of Science degree in International Marketing and Management from Copenhagen Business School from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, in 2004, they had a brief period of study at SGH Warsaw School of Economics, where they completed a Master's program in Economics.