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Meet the team

Arnar Jónason

Founder & CEO

With over 25 years of professional experience, including an 18-year tenure within the IKEA Group across five countries, Arnar is a senior business leader and entrepreneur who bridges the gap between complex global operations and human-centric development. As founder of The Nordics AS, Arnar works at the intersection of AI technology, leadership development, and strategic execution.

Born and raised in Norway and Iceland, he combines a down-to-earth and common sense mindset with a deep commitment to leadership and people development. His focus is on helping individuals and organizations unlock potential, build capability, and turn growth into measurable performance.

Arnar Jónason