Jón Thór Grímsson has been hired as new Chief Legal Officer of Landsbankinn.
The Chief Legal Officer of Landsbankinn plays an important role in supporting the Bank’s strategy of being a trusted bank for the successful future of its customers. During the recruitment process, emphasis was placed on the fact that a strong Chief Legal Officer must be solution-oriented, possess an understanding of and interest in the evolution of modern banking services and, importantly, maintain the right balance between business decisions and risk management.
Jón Thór is a lawyer from the University of Iceland (2003) and a licensed district court attorney, holding a B.Sc. degree in Business Administration from the American University of Rome (2000) as well as securities certification. He has also completed numerous professional courses and served on boards.
Lilja Björk Einarsdóttir, CEO of Landsbankinn: “Jón Thór has a clear and ambitious vision of the opportunities involved in further developing the Bank’s legal services in support of its strategy and objectives. He has gained valuable experience through a variety of roles within the Bank, has a strong overview of financial markets and brings considerable strength to the position.”
The Chief Legal Officer leads the Bank’s Legal Services department, which reports directly to the CEO and provides a broad range of legal services and advisory support to the Bank’s divisions and the Board of Directors.
