Education:
Ágústa Þóra Jónsdóttir has pursued an extensive academic journey, culminating in a diverse educational background:
- Master of Environmental and Natural Resources from the University of Iceland, completed in June 2022.
- Diploma in Advanced Sustainability from Lausanne Business School, earned in July 2019.
- Digital marketing program for Executives at Reykjavík University in 2014.
- MBA (Master of Business Administration) from Herriot Watt University, achieved in October 2000.
- B.Sc. in Molecular Biology from the University of Iceland, completed in February 1996.
Professional Experience:
Ágústa Þóra Jónsdóttir’s career path demonstrates a blend of academic research, entrepreneurial endeavors, and managerial roles:
- Research fellow and PhD candidate at the University of Iceland since September 2022.
- Founder, designer, and business developer at Gusta ehf. since February 2014, focusing on producing yarns and designs for hand-knitting from natural materials.
- Marketing Manager at Hringrás Recycling from August 2012 to September 2013, where she increased the income of materials from the Icelandic market.
- Business Development roles at ORF Genetics / Sif Cosmetics and Medis / Actavis, involving strategic decisions, market development, and licensing agreements.
- Account Manager at Executive Education at Reykjavík University, where she developed teaching material and conducted courses on sales and sales management.
- European Inside Sales Manager at PerkinElmer Life & Analytical Sciences in Brussels, achieving outstanding results and exceeding sales targets.
- Account Manager (Produkt spesialist) at PerkinElmer (Wallac Norge) in Oslo, recognized for exceeding sales targets and chosen for the PKI Emerging Leadership Program.
- Quality Control lab technician at Alpharma AS in Oslo.
Research Interest:
Ágústa Þóra Jónsdóttir is passionate about sustainability and environmental issues, with a focus on contributing to societal change for more sustainable living. She is also interested in building and contributing to teamwork, setting and achieving ambitious goals, and promoting success based on honesty and ethical behavior. Additionally, she enjoys working with diverse individuals and is enthusiastic about reaching lasting results.
Award and Honors:
Ágústa Þóra Jónsdóttir has been recognized for her exceptional achievements in leading an international sales department. Furthermore, she has published a best-selling book on mitten design and three other books.
Research Skills:
Ágústa Þóra Jónsdóttir possesses strong research skills honed through her academic pursuits and professional experience. These skills include academic research and writing, sales, sales management, business development, and marketing. She also demonstrates proficiency in digital marketing, sustainability, environmental research, and entrepreneurship.