María Hjálmarsdóttir

María Hjálmarsdóttir is a prominent figure in the field of marketing and creative thinking in Iceland. With a background in business and innovation from the Copenhagen Business School, she has dedicated her career to integrating design thinking into her projects. María has worked extensively in community development and tourism marketing, notably leading the 'Visit Austurland' campaign. Passionate about ensuring that marketing messages align with aesthetic values, she emphasizes the importance of collaboration with advertising agencies to create impactful campaigns. María believes in the power of storytelling in advertising and advocates for a long-term vision in both marketing strategies and professional relationships. Recently, she made headlines as the new project and events manager at ÍMARK, where she is focused on fostering connections and innovation within the marketing industry.