Ólafur Jóhann Ólafsson

Ólafur Jóhann Ólafsson (known internationally as Olaf Olafsson) was born in Reykjavik, Iceland on September 26, 1962. He studied physics as a Wien Scholar at Brandeis University. He is the author of three previous novels, The Journey Home, Absolution and Walking Into the Night, and a story collection, Valentines. His books have been published to critical acclaim in more than twenty languages. He is the recipient of the O. Henry Award and the Icelandic Literary Award, was shortlisted for the Frank O’Connor Prize, and has twice been nominated for the IMPAC Award. He is the Executive Vice President of Time Warner and he lives in New York City with his wife Anna Ólafsdóttir and three children.

Career

Before assuming his current position, Ólafsson was Vice Chairman of Time Warner Digital Media where he was responsible for developing strategic business plans for Time Warner’s digital media businesses.

Prior to joining Time Warner, Ólafsson was president of Advanta Corporation, since March 1998 and a member of its board of directors since 1997.