Gunnar Gylfason

Venue Director at UEFA

Gunnar Gylfason has a diverse work experience spanning several decades. Gunnar started their career in 1988 as a Football Referee for the Knattspyrnusamband Íslands (KSÍ), a role they held until 2008. In 1999, Gunnar briefly worked as an Advertising Sales Representative for RUV Iceland before transitioning to a new role.

In 2001, Gunnar assumed the role of "A" National Team Manager for the KSÍ. In this position, they had a range of responsibilities including liaising with opposition teams, UEFA, FIFA, and match officials for match arrangements and preparation. Gunnar also handled the planning, organizing, and management of travel and accommodation for the national team. Additionally, Gunnar was in charge of administrative duties for the team staff and liaised with clubs regarding the release of national team players for international duty.

Gunnar's most recent role is as a Venue Director for UEFA, which they began in 2009. Unfortunately, the end date for this role is not provided.

Gunnar Gylfason attended Háskóli Íslands from 1991 to 1995, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government. Following that, from 1995 to 1996, they enrolled at The University of Sheffield and pursued studies in Sport and Recreation Management. However, no specific degree was mentioned for this period.

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Timeline

  • Venue Director

    September, 2009 - present