Vilhjálmur Alvar Þórarinsson

Vilhjálmur Alvar Þórarinsson is an experienced Information Technology Specialist at Landsbankinn since January 2023 and has served as VAR Responsible for the Icelandic FA since May 2002, overseeing various aspects of VAR operations. A recognized FIFA referee since 2015, Vilhjálmur has officiated in top leagues and managed over 65 UEFA/FIFA assignments. As the Founder and CEO of RefX ehf since February 2022, Vilhjálmur has focused on AI sports development and VAR product innovation. Previous roles include Senior Product Manager at OZ Sports and Head of Sports Innovations at Creditinfo, alongside a brewery management position at Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrimsson. Vilhjálmur holds a Master's degree in Production Engineering and Management from KTH Royal Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Háskóli Íslands.