Staff and board memebers
Ölfus Cluster brings together a selected group of individuals with extensive experience from industry, public administration, and research and academic fields.
ÖC Staff
Here you will find the Ölfus Cluster team. You are welcome to explore our work on this website, and you are also welcome to get in touch with us to learn more about the activities of Ölfus Cluster.
Páll Marvin Jónsson
Managing Director
Páll has extensive experience in project management and in bringing together the knowledge and expertise of diverse stakeholders to work on solutions and innovation.
Our Board
The Board is elected at the ÖC Annual General Meeting and is composed of representatives from the founding members or individuals nominated by the founders.
The group shares a common vision within Ölfus Cluster to strengthen and support the local business community, guided by the principles of the green and blue economy.
Elliði Vignisson
Mayor of Ölfus
Elliði is Chairman of the Board of Ölfus Cluster, holds a degree in Psychology, and brings decades of experience in local government, strategic planning, and community development. As Mayor of Ölfus, he has led ambitious initiatives to strengthen the municipality’s business environment and infrastructure. Through his involvement with Ölfus Cluster, he promotes strong collaboration between businesses and the community, sustainable development, and the continued growth of Ölfus as a thriving hub for industry and innovation.
Grétar Ingi Erlendsson
Project Manager in Tourism
Grétar works as a Tourism Project Manager and also serves as Chairman of the Ölfus Municipal Council. He brings extensive experience in marketing, customer service, and tourism development, along with valuable insight into the municipality’s growth and the needs of the local business community. Through his involvement with Ölfus Cluster, Grétar focuses on strengthening the tourism sector, increasing the visibility of the region, and fostering collaboration that supports a more diverse and resilient local economy in Ölfus.
Haukur Þór Haraldsson
Business Development Manager at Verkís
Haukur Þór studied Biology and Business Administration and currently serves as Business Development Manager at Verkís. He brings extensive experience in project development, strategic planning, and building partnerships between businesses, institutions, and community stakeholders. Through his involvement with Ölfus Cluster, Haukur is committed to fostering innovation, supporting sustainable economic development, and creating opportunities for growth and value creation within the municipality.
Helga Kristín Jóhannsdóttir
Business Development Manager at ON Power.
Helga has worked both in the field of public policy development and within innovative energy companies, playing an active role in shaping a vision for the sustainable use of natural resources. Through her involvement with Ölfus Cluster, she places a strong emphasis on innovation, carbon neutrality, and responsible resource management for the benefit of society.
Svava Rán Karlsdóttir
Human Resources Manager at IWH.
Svava Rán serves as Human Resources Manager at Icelandic Glacial in Ölfus. Throughout a career spanning more than 25 years, she has held a variety of roles, with education, training, and human resources consistently at the core of her work, both in Iceland and the United Kingdom. This extensive international experience will be a valuable asset in the continued development of Ölfus Cluster.
Ingimar Rafn Ágústsson
Production Manager at VAXA Technologies.
Ingimar Rafn is the Production Manager at VAXA Technologies in Þorlákshöfn. He is a certified Master Mechanic and has been with the company since 2019. In 2022, he led the development and establishment of VAXA’s processing operations in Þorlákshöfn and has since played a key role in the ongoing development and day-to-day management of production, with a strong focus on professionalism, quality, and effective teamwork. Through his involvement with Ölfus Cluster, he is committed to fostering innovation, creating value, and supporting the continued growth of business and industry in Ölfus.
Gulla Aradóttir
Founder and CEO of Ice Fish, and Managing Director of Lýsi in Þorlákshöfn.
Gulla brings extensive experience in fisheries, manufacturing, operations, and business development, with a particular focus on creating value from marine resources. She is the Founder and CEO of Ice Fish and also serves as Managing Director of Lýsi in Þorlákshöfn. Gulla holds a B.Sc. degree in Sport Science and Physical Education and is currently pursuing an Executive MBA at Reykjavík University. Through her experience and expertise, she provides Ölfus Cluster with a strong connection to local industry, business operations, and the sustainable utilization of marine resources.