With extensive experience in energy and business policies, Elvar has led initiatives supporting the green transition, industrial development, and innovation policies.  

As Head of Department and member of the management team, Elvar supports the CEO in the daily management of the institution, oversees strategic initiatives and project portfolios, manages internal processes, and leads stakeholder engagement.  

Before joining Nordic Energy Research, he worked as a team leader at the Nordic Council of Ministers in Copenhagen and held various positions in Icelandic ministries, focusing on innovation and industrial policy. He also has experience from the financial sector and national innovation agencies in Iceland.  

Elvar holds an M.Sc. in Strategic Management from the University of Iceland and is set to complete a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA) from the same university in 2025.