Hlynur Gudjonsson has more than 20 years of experience as a strategist and managing director for public relations, advertising and political campaigns. Prior to joining the Consulate General’s office, Gudjonsson served as brand manager for Icelandic USA, Inc., a global seafood importer, wholesaler and manufacturer, where he developed and executed the company’s strategic branding initiatives.
He holds a master’s degree in Integrated Marketing Communication from Emerson College in Boston and a bachelor’s degree in Political History from the University of Iceland in Reykjavik. In addition to his role as Consul General and Trade Commissioner, he serves as the General Manager of the Icelandic-American Chamber of Commerce and the Icelandic Canadian Chamber of Commerce. He serves on the board of the Nordic Innovation House in New York as well as steering committees Nordic City Solutions and Nordic Healthcare Solutions. He is the founder of the Foreign Trade Commissioners Association in New York, and a chairman from 2006-2012.
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