Education:
1978, Graduated from the University of Iceland with Cand. Jur. degree (in Law) special emphasis on tax law.
1985, MA in International Relations, Boston University.

Languages / Speaking / Reading / Comprehension: 
Icelandic: mother tongue. Danish, Swedish, English and German: Fluent. French: Fair.

Present Position with Title: Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health in Iceland.

Previous Positions: 
2006 – 2007, Ambassador. Head of Trade and Economic Co-Operation, Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
2002 – 2006, Deputy Secretary-General of the Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Paris.