Meet the team
Arnar Jónason
Founder & CEO
With over 25 years of professional experience, including an 18-year tenure within the IKEA Group across five countries, Arnar is a senior business leader and entrepreneur who bridges the gap between complex global operations and human-centric development. As founder of The Nordics AS, Arnar works at the intersection of AI technology, leadership development, and strategic execution.
Born and raised in Norway and Iceland, he combines a down-to-earth and common sense mindset with a deep commitment to leadership and people development. His focus is on helping individuals and organizations unlock potential, build capability, and turn growth into measurable performance.
Lotte Jónason
Learning & Development Leader
Lotte is a vital partner in the creative projects and business ventures of The Nordics AS, serving as a co-creator focused on learning design and competence development.
With experience across business, academia, and consultancy, she combines strategic communication, pedagogical expertise, and modern technology to create learning initiatives that are clear, relevant, and impactful across digital, hybrid, and physical formats.
