atNorth recently announced the appointment of three new Directors to support the company’s growth and enhance its organizational structure. These appointments aim to improve efficiency and prepare the business for future challenges.
Bjarki Björnsson – Director of Funding and Treasury
Bjarki Björnsson has been appointed as the Director of Funding and Treasury at atNorth. With two decades of treasury experience at companies like Marel and SP-Fjármögnun, Bjarki will focus on maintaining the financial stability of atNorth. He will collaborate with executive leadership, financial institutions, and cross-functional teams to deliver sustainable financial solutions and drive operational excellence. Bjarki will be based at atNorth’s ICE01 data center in Iceland and will report to CFO & Deputy CEO Eva Sóley Guðbjörnsdóttir.
Axel Gunnlaugsson – Director of IT
Axel Gunnlaugsson, the new Director of IT at atNorth, brings with him 30 years of technology experience from various roles, including founding Codilac and serving as CTO of Icelandia and CIO of 365 Media. Axel will lead atNorth’s IT operations, strategy, and infrastructure management, ensuring that services evolve to meet customer and operational needs. He will also be responsible for maintaining the high availability, scalability, and performance of the company’s IT and cybersecurity systems. Axel will be based at atNorth’s ICE01 site in Iceland and will report to Chief Sustainability and Compliance Officer Janne Sigurdsson.
Jon Mckey – Nordic Operations Engineering Director
Jon Mckey, who joined atNorth in 2024 as Nordic Technical Manager, has been promoted to the role of Nordic Operations Engineering Director. With a background in data center engineering from Equinix, Jon will oversee the planning and implementation of infrastructure projects at atNorth, ensuring compliance with company standards and industry best practices. Jon will be based at atNorth’s SWE01 campus in Sweden and will report to Chief Operations Officer Erling Guðmundsson.
As atNorth continues to expand, strengthening its leadership team is crucial to achieving sustainability and technical excellence. CEO Eyjólfur Magnús Kristinsson expressed pride in the company’s workforce and welcomed the new hires, highlighting atNorth’s commitment to innovation and meeting the digital infrastructure needs of enterprise businesses in an environmentally conscious manner.
