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Örvar Kærnested currently works at Ortus Secured Finance Ltd., as Chairman from 2013, Jöká ehf, as Director, Kvika Securities Ltd., as Director, Red Oak Taverns Holdings Ltd., as Director from 2011, Red Oak Taverns Group Holdings Ltd., as Director from 2016, Ortus Secured Finance IV Ltd., as Director from 2018, and Riverside Capital ehf, as Owner.
Mr. Kærnested also formerly worked at Stodir hf, as Director, TM hf, as Director, and Stodir hf (Private Equity), as Head of Private Equity Team from 2006 to 2008.
Mr. Kærnested received his undergraduate degree in 1999 from the University of Iceland.
Örvar Kærnested active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Jöká ehf | Director/Board Member | - |
Kvika Securities Ltd.
Kvika Securities Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Kvika invests in lower mid-market companies located in the United Kingdom with an EBITDA of GBP 1- 10 million. The firm focuses on companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing in the form of debt and equity in buyout transactions with an investment size of GBP 5 - 30 million. The firm also acquires minority and majority stakes. | Director/Board Member | - |
Red Oak Taverns Holdings Ltd.
Red Oak Taverns Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Director/Board Member | 22/12/2011 |
Riverside Capital ehf | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Ortus Secured Finance IV Ltd.
Ortus Secured Finance IV Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides credit granting services | Director/Board Member | 28/06/2018 |
Ortus Secured Finance Ltd.
Ortus Secured Finance Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides short term loan services | Chairman | 19/03/2013 |
Red Oak Taverns Group Holdings Ltd.
Red Oak Taverns Group Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Director/Board Member | 11/01/2016 |
Former positions of Örvar Kærnested
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Stodir hf (Private Equity)
Stodir hf (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance FLG PE's investment strategy focuses on LBOs in established firms in mature industries. They lead and execute buyout transactions with firms that have strong management teams. They also take minority stakes in listed firms which they deem to be good value opportunities or that have potential for private equity activity. They are sector-independent which allows them more investment flexibility across the group. Their investment horizon is also flexible as they invest directly from their balance sheet. | Chief Executive Officer | 30/12/2008 |
Stodir hf
Stodir hf Investment ManagersFinance Operates an investment company with interests in investments in the financials and insurance industry | Director/Board Member | - |
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| Private companies | 11 |
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TM hf
TM hf Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides insurance products and financial services | Finance |
Stodir hf
Stodir hf Investment ManagersFinance Operates an investment company with interests in investments in the financials and insurance industry | Finance |
University of Iceland
University of Iceland Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Stodir hf (Private Equity)
Stodir hf (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance FLG PE's investment strategy focuses on LBOs in established firms in mature industries. They lead and execute buyout transactions with firms that have strong management teams. They also take minority stakes in listed firms which they deem to be good value opportunities or that have potential for private equity activity. They are sector-independent which allows them more investment flexibility across the group. Their investment horizon is also flexible as they invest directly from their balance sheet. | Finance |
Jöká ehf | |
Kvika Securities Ltd.
Kvika Securities Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Kvika invests in lower mid-market companies located in the United Kingdom with an EBITDA of GBP 1- 10 million. The firm focuses on companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing in the form of debt and equity in buyout transactions with an investment size of GBP 5 - 30 million. The firm also acquires minority and majority stakes. | Finance |
Riverside Capital ehf | |
Red Oak Taverns Holdings Ltd.
Red Oak Taverns Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Ortus Secured Finance Ltd.
Ortus Secured Finance Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides short term loan services | Finance |
Red Oak Taverns Group Holdings Ltd.
Red Oak Taverns Group Holdings Ltd. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Functions as an investment holding company | Finance |
Ortus Secured Finance IV Ltd.
Ortus Secured Finance IV Ltd. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides credit granting services | Finance |
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