Björg Áskelsdóttir

Björg Áskelsdóttir has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and sectors. Björg began their career as a Bank Clerk at SpKef sparisjóður in 2002 and worked in various roles within the company until 2008. During this time, they gained experience in back-office operations and collections. In 2008, Björg took up a role as an Assistant Teacher at the Technical University of Denmark, where they taught Introduction to Production and Operations Management. Björg also worked as a Student Employee at Nykredit, focusing on prototype development and gaining knowledge of the financial services industry.

Björg transitioned into the consulting field in 2012 when they joined Strategy&, part of the PwC network. Björg began as a Consultant and later took on the role of Senior Consultant. In 2016, they moved on to work at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as a Consultant and eventually became a Project Leader. At both firms, they were involved in various client projects and gained expertise in strategic planning and management.

In 2020, Björg joined Ambu A/S as the Executive Management Director, Global Innovation. Björg was responsible for leading the company's global innovation efforts. Björg has since then taken on the role of Director, R&D Portfolio Strategy / Pulmonology & ENT Solutions at Ambu. This role involves developing and implementing strategies for the research and development portfolio in the field of pulmonology and ENT solutions.

Throughout their career, Björg has demonstrated their analytical skills, industry knowledge, and expertise in strategy and innovation. Björg has a strong track record of delivering results and driving organizational growth.

Björg Áskelsdóttir's education history includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Columbia Business School, attained between 2015 and 2016. Prior to that, they completed their Master of Science in Engineering, specializing in Mathematical Modelling and Computing, at the Technical University of Denmark from 2009 to 2012. Björg also holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the same university, achieved during the period of 2006 to 2009. In 2005, Björg Áskelsdóttir attended the KISS Language School for Intensive Danish Language courses, completing Module 4. Lastly, they attended The Commercial College of Iceland from 2000 to 2004, although the specific degree and field of study are not mentioned.