Thorvald Finnbjörnsson

Managing Director
RightNow ehf and Krefjandi NGO

Professional Profile

Þorvaldur Finnbjörnsson is owner and CEO of the SEM called RightNow ltd, which is the main organisation of the RightNow group were, the associations Krefjandi (Challenging) and Hvetjandi (Inspiring) have the role of „inspire „other Icelandic organisations to take part in „challenging“ foreign project. Finally, the Analysis institute of Innovation (Greiningarstofa nýsköpunar) functions as analytical and evaluation support for the group.

Þorvaldur has been working within the system of research and innovation for over 20 years and has considerable experience of taking part in projects, both national and transnational.

Recent Jobs

2014 – now

RightNow ehf, Managing Director

2003- 2014

Rannis: Head of Analysis, Policy Research and Indicators

1989-2003

Rannis: Chief Economist

1988-1989

Samband of Iceland: Head of department

Skills

Language skills:

  • I have perfect Icelandic, English and Swedish reading and writing skills. Good
    understanding of Danish and Norwegian languages, spoken and written. Basic
    understanding of French and German

Computer skills:

  • Very good knowledge and experience in Microsoft software such as Word, Excel,
    Assist and PowerPoint. I have also good skills in communication program software. I
    have used GoPro and Lotus notes software for many years.

Education

1988

University of Lund, Sweden

Ms, Business Administration with emphasis on steering systems, policy making and innovation.

1986

University of Lund, Sweden

BSc, Business Administration with emphasis on steering system, marketing and innovation.

1972

The Commercial college of Iceland

High school diploma

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