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Hjörleifur Pálsson
Chairman at
FESTI HF.
Net worth: 130 029 $ as of 30/05/2026
Profile
Hjörleifur Pálsson currently works at Festi hf, as Chairman from 2025, Ok Eignarhaldsfelag hf, as Chairman, Rafnar ehf, as Chairman, Lotus Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., as Independent Director from 2015, Confederation of Icelandic Employers, as Director from 2010, Herberia ehf, as Director, Florealis ehf, as Director, Ankra ehf, as Director, Alvotech, as Director from 2024, and Reykjavik University, as Trustee from 2010.
Mr. Pálsson also formerly worked at Deloitte & Touche, as Director & Partner, Sýn hf, as Independent Director, Advania hf, as Director, Deloitte & Touche hf, as Director & Partner from 1989 to 2001, and Embla Medical hf, as Chief Financial Officer from 2001 to 2013.
Mr. Pálsson received his graduate degree and Masters Business Admin degree from The University of Hull and undergraduate degree in 1988 from the University of Iceland.
Known holdings in public companies
Hjörleifur Pálsson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| LOTUS PHARMACEUTICAL CO., LTD. | Director/Board Member | 22/04/2015 |
| FESTI HF. | Chairman | 04/03/2025 |
| ALVOTECH | Director/Board Member | 06/06/2024 |
Florealis ehf
 Florealis ehf Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in development and marketing of pharmaceuticals | Director/Board Member | - |
Ankra ehf | Director/Board Member | - |
Rafnar ehf | Chairman | - |
Ok Eignarhaldsfelag hf | Chairman | - |
Herberia ehf | Director/Board Member | - |
Reykjavik University
 Reykjavik University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2009 |
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Training of Hjörleifur Pálsson
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
72
1st degree connections
17
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 17 |
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Embla Medical hf
 Embla Medical hf Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Provides non-invasive orthopedic products and support services | Health Technology |
The University of Hull
 The University of Hull Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Deloitte & Touche
 Deloitte & Touche Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides audit, enterprise risk management and financial advisory services | Commercial Services |
University of Iceland
 University of Iceland Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Deloitte & Touche hf
 Deloitte & Touche hf Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides accounting and financial advice | Commercial Services |
Sýn hf
 Sýn hf Major TelecommunicationsCommunications Offers telecommunication products and services | Communications |
Festi hf
 Festi hf Specialty StoresRetail Trade Provides retail and services in Iceland | Retail Trade |
Lotus Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
 Lotus Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures, research and sells pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Confederation of Icelandic Employers
 Confederation of Icelandic Employers The Confederation of Icelandic Employers (Samtök Atvinnulífsins, SA) is an umbrella organization representing Icelandic businesses across six industry-based member associations, including energy, fisheries, tourism, financial services, industry, and trade and services. It encompasses over 2,000 member companies, ranging from independent entrepreneurs to large firms, and is involved in labor market relations by negotiating collective agreements, representing members in labor disputes and legal cases, and providing legal assistance related to labor and personnel management. SA is also involved in pension fund governance and emphasizes sustainability and corporate social responsibility, focusing on environmental protection, social welfare, and economic growth. The non-profit company is based in Reykjavík, Iceland. The organization appoints employer representatives to various boards, committees, and councils covering economic, labor, environmental, educational, pension fund, health, and international affairs. It provides members with resources, news, events, publications, and specialized content on labor market and sustainability topics, and works with government and labor unions to influence legislation and foster a favorable business climate. | |
Reykjavik University
Reykjavik University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Advania hf
 Advania hf Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides software consulting services | Technology Services |
Herberia ehf | |
Florealis ehf
Florealis ehf Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Engages in development and marketing of pharmaceuticals | Health Technology |
Ok Eignarhaldsfelag hf | |
Rafnar ehf | |
Ankra ehf | |
Alvotech
 Alvotech BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops biologic medicines | Health Technology |
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