Hildur Karen
Director
Hildur Karen brings 15 years of legal and corporate finance expertise to complex business transactions. Her unique legal acumen and project management skills enable her to drive high-stakes financial deals while ensuring rigorous compliance and governance. A natural leader passionate about diversity and inclusion, she excels at building and managing high-performing teams across international borders.
Her strategic approach to corporate finance and meticulous attention to detail in legal documentation and stakeholder communication has been instrumental in executing significant Nordic market transactions. She consistently delivers complex projects that balance business objectives with regulatory requirements.
Previous professional experience
— Head Legal Counsel & Project Manager at Íslandsbanki, Corporate Finance
— Lawyer at Íslandsbanki, Legal Department
Education and certificates
— Master of Law from the University of Reykjavik and University of Glasgow
— Bachelor's in Law from the University of Reykjavik
— Certified Securities Broker
— Dale Carnegie Leadership Training
— Commercial Issues in Sale and Purchase Agreements (Redcliffe Training)
Beyond work
Hildur is passionate about driving diversity initiatives and was recognised as one of Iceland's 20 rising stars in business in 2022. She volunteers with Reykjavik Red Cross refugee support and enjoys travelling, golfing, and skiing in her spare time.
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