Profile
Magnús Bjarnason has founded MAR Advisors ehf in 2017, where he is currently the Managing Partner.
He held former positions as Chief Executive Officer at Glacier Partners Corp.
from 2008 to 2010, President & Chief Executive Officer at Icelandic Group ehf from 2012 to 2014, and Executive Vice President at Glitnir Banki hf from 2005 to 2010, among others.
Mr. Bjarnason's education includes an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management in 1992 and an undergraduate degree from Nova Southeastern University, Inc. in 1987.
Magnús Bjarnason active positions
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Former positions of Magnús Bjarnason
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|---|---|---|
| KVIKA BANKI HF. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/08/2017 |
Icelandic Group ehf
 Icelandic Group ehf Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Icelandic Group ehf operates as a holding company with interests in manufacturing and selling frozen seafood products. It has operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Asia. The company was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Reykjavík, Iceland. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/10/2014 |
Landsvirkjun Power ehf
 Landsvirkjun Power ehf Electric UtilitiesUtilities Landsvirkjun National Power Co. generates and distributes electricity. The firm produces electricity from renewable hydro and geothermal sources. It supplies electricity to public utilities and the power-intensive industries. The company was founded on July 1, 1965 and is headquartered in Reykjavík, Iceland. | Sales & Marketing | 31/01/2013 |
| Farice hf | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2012 |
Sena hf
 Sena hf Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Sena hf distributes music, film and video games. The company is headquartered in Reykjavík, Iceland. | Director/Board Member | 31/08/2012 |
Training of Magnús Bjarnason
| Thunderbird School of Global Management | Masters Business Admin |
| Nova Southeastern University, Inc. | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
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| ICELAND SEAFOOD INTERNATIONAL HF. | Distribution Services |
| ÍSLANDSBANKI HF. | Finance |
| KVIKA BANKI HF. | Finance |
| Private companies | 12 |
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Glitnir Banki hf
 Glitnir Banki hf Major BanksFinance The Group's principal activity is to provide financial services to both private customers and businesses. The Group's home markets are Iceland and Norway where it offers a broad range of financial services, including corporate banking, investment banking, capital markets, investment management and retail banking. Outside of the home markets the Group has operations in Finland, Sweden, UK, Luxembourg, US, Canada, China and Russia. The bank will furthermore open an office in India in the second half of 2008. The Group's international expansion is mainly driven by two specialized industry sectors, seafood and sustainable energy, in which the bank has developed significant industry expertise built on its Icelandic and Norwegian heritage. The Group's shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX in Iceland under the symbol GLB. | Finance |
Glacier Partners Corp.
 Glacier Partners Corp. Investment ManagersFinance Glacier Partners Corp. provided financial advisory services. The company was headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Icelandic Group ehf
Icelandic Group ehf Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Icelandic Group ehf operates as a holding company with interests in manufacturing and selling frozen seafood products. It has operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe and Asia. The company was founded in 1942 and is headquartered in Reykjavík, Iceland. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Landsvirkjun Power ehf
Landsvirkjun Power ehf Electric UtilitiesUtilities Landsvirkjun National Power Co. generates and distributes electricity. The firm produces electricity from renewable hydro and geothermal sources. It supplies electricity to public utilities and the power-intensive industries. The company was founded on July 1, 1965 and is headquartered in Reykjavík, Iceland. | Utilities |
Seachill Ltd.
 Seachill Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Seachill Ltd. specialises in the production and processing of chilled seafood products. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Grimsby, GB | Consumer Non-Durables |
The American-Scandinavian Foundation
 The American-Scandinavian Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American-Scandinavian Foundation promotes educational, cultural, and professional exchange between the United States and Scandinavian countries. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Sena hf
Sena hf Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Sena hf distributes music, film and video games. The company is headquartered in Reykjavík, Iceland. | Consumer Services |
Glitnir Capital Corp.
 Glitnir Capital Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Glitnir Capital Corp. is a broker/dealer located in located in New York City. They are a subsidiary of Glitnir Banki HF (OTH: GLB). | Finance |
| MP Bank hf | Finance |
| Farice hf | Electronic Technology |
Iceland Chamber of Commerce
 Iceland Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Iceland Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a Chamber of Commerce. The non-profit company is based in Kringlan, Iceland. | Commercial Services |
Icelandic Gadus NV
 Icelandic Gadus NV Food DistributorsDistribution Services Icelandic Gadus NV engages in the processing and distribution of fresh fish products. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Nieuwpoort, Belgium. | Distribution Services |
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