Professional:-

2021 - Ambassador in New Delhi.
2018 - 2021 Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the International Atomic Energy Organization, Vienna.
2017 - 2018 Chief of Protocol, Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA), Reykjavík.
2016 – 2017 Director for Natural Resources and the Environment, MFA, Reykjavík.
2015 - 2016 Senior Advisor, Department for Fisheries and Acquaculture, Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) in Rome, Italy.
2013 - 2014 Permanent Representative and Minister Plenipotentiary of Iceland to FAO, World Food Programme (WFP) and International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Rome.
2009 – 2013 Director, Iceland Crisis Response Unit, peace-keeping operations and humanitarian assistance, MFA.
2005 – 2009 Chargé d´Affaires, Embassy of Iceland in Rome, and Permanent Representative to FAO WFP, IFAD.
2001 – 2005 Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of Iceland in Washington DC, USA.
1999 – 2001 Chief of Protocol, MFA, Reykjavík. Minister-Counselor.
1995 – 1999 Head of Division for International Organizations, Political Department, MFA. Counselor 1995 and Deputy Political Director 1998.
1991 – 1995 First Secretary, Embassy of Iceland in Bonn, Germany.
1989 – 1991 Division for Culture and Information, MFA, Reykjavík.
1988 – 1989 Defense Department, MFA, Secretary to the Iceland-US Defense Council.
1985 – 1988 Foreign News Editor, Icelandic State Broadcasting Service TV, Reykjavík.


Education:

1983 – 1985 New York University, USA. M.A. degree in Journalism.
1978 – 1983 Ludwig-Maximilians Universität, München, Literature and Communications.
1973 – 1977 Reykjavík Junior College. Division for Classical Studies.


Honors:

Honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire 1990, Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur 1990, Verdienstorden 1. Klasse 1995, Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland 2001, Commendatore di Ordine della Stella della Solidarieta

Area of Expertise :
# Scientific Gemology, Diamonds & Jewelry
# Academics & Training
# International Business Development

Area of Expertise :
#Sustainable seafood and organic food products

Area of Expertise :
# Travel & Technology

Area of Expertise :
# Promoting Iceland as a Tourist destination and to promote culture between Iceland & India.

Area of Expertise :
# Geothermal Energy / EPC Projects : Refinery / Petrochemical / Marine ports

Area of Expertise :
# A medical doctor in healthcare with specialisation in Neuroradiology and Neurointervention. (Stroke and Neurovascular diseases).

Area of Expertise :
#Experiential Travel & Customized Tours.

Area of Expertise :
#Manufacturer and supplier of Healthcare/ surgical instruments/ Equipments

Area of Expertise :
# International Business Promotion & Development