Armann Thorvaldsson

Chief Executive Officer at KVIKA BANKI HF.

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Armann Thorvaldsson currently works at Kvika banki hf, as Chief Executive Officer from 2023 and Kvika Securities Ltd., as Chairman from 2018.
Mr. Thorvaldsson also formerly worked at Kaupthing Group UK Ltd., as Chief Executive Officer, Kaupthing Principal Investments, as Chief Executive Officer, Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Ltd., as Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to 2008, Kvika banki hf, as Deputy Chief Executive Officer from 2019 to 2022, and Kaupþing ehf, as Head-Corporate Finance from 1997 to 2005.
Mr. Thorvaldsson received his Masters Business Admin degree in 1994 from Boston University and undergraduate degree from the University of Iceland.

Armann Thorvaldsson active positions

Companies	Position	Start
KVIKA BANKI HF.	Chief Executive Officer	20/08/2023
Kvika Securities Ltd. Kvika Securities Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Kvika invests in lower mid-market companies located in the United Kingdom with an EBITDA of GBP 1- 10 million. The firm focuses on companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing in the form of debt and equity in buyout transactions with an investment size of GBP 5 - 30 million. The firm also acquires minority and majority stakes.	Chairman	01/02/2018

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Former positions of Armann Thorvaldsson

Companies	Position	End
KVIKA BANKI HF.	Chief Executive Officer	27/05/2019
Kaupthing Group UK Ltd. Kaupthing Group UK Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides asset management and investment banking services	President	01/11/2008
Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Ltd. Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides financial and investment services	President	01/11/2008
Kaupthing Principal Investments Kaupthing Principal Investments Investment ManagersFinance KPI invests directly from their balance sheet. They tailor private equity solutions for their entrepreneurial clients through both traditional and integrated finance structures. As part of Kaupthing Bank group, they have the capacity to underwrite the full debt and equity requirement of any transaction ranging from an enterprise valuation of £30 million to £500 million. For larger transactions, they work through partnership arrangements. KPI's investment approach favors later stage and cash generative firms. They support their portfolio firms' management teams through growth or buyout capital. Their private equity investment strategy is based on their belief that strong, long-term relationships are key over strict investment parameters. They invest across all sectors. They draw on their expertise in consumer markets (such as retail, brands, leisure), in addition to other sectors including food, media, financial services and healthcare. They seek scalable businesses in markets displaying sustainable growth drivers as well as strong market positions. KPI seeks to add value to their portfolio firms by leveraging the relationships within their existing portfolio firms and by optimizing new growth opportunities.	President	01/11/2008
Kaupþing ehf Kaupþing ehf Major BanksFinance Provides investment and commercial banking services to the corporate, commercial and retail sectors	Corporate Officer/Principal	01/01/2005

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Private companies	8
Kaupthing Group UK Ltd. Kaupthing Group UK Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Provides asset management and investment banking services	Finance
Kaupþing ehf Kaupþing ehf Major BanksFinance Provides investment and commercial banking services to the corporate, commercial and retail sectors	Finance
Boston University Boston University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
University of Iceland University of Iceland Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Kaupthing Principal Investments Kaupthing Principal Investments Investment ManagersFinance KPI invests directly from their balance sheet. They tailor private equity solutions for their entrepreneurial clients through both traditional and integrated finance structures. As part of Kaupthing Bank group, they have the capacity to underwrite the full debt and equity requirement of any transaction ranging from an enterprise valuation of £30 million to £500 million. For larger transactions, they work through partnership arrangements. KPI's investment approach favors later stage and cash generative firms. They support their portfolio firms' management teams through growth or buyout capital. Their private equity investment strategy is based on their belief that strong, long-term relationships are key over strict investment parameters. They invest across all sectors. They draw on their expertise in consumer markets (such as retail, brands, leisure), in addition to other sectors including food, media, financial services and healthcare. They seek scalable businesses in markets displaying sustainable growth drivers as well as strong market positions. KPI seeks to add value to their portfolio firms by leveraging the relationships within their existing portfolio firms and by optimizing new growth opportunities.	Finance
Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Ltd. Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides financial and investment services	Finance
Kvika Securities Ltd. Kvika Securities Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Kvika invests in lower mid-market companies located in the United Kingdom with an EBITDA of GBP 1- 10 million. The firm focuses on companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing in the form of debt and equity in buyout transactions with an investment size of GBP 5 - 30 million. The firm also acquires minority and majority stakes.	Finance
Kvika banki hf Kvika banki hf Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Engages in investment and commercial banking, asset management & investment activities	Finance