Background
Olafsson, Olafur Johann was born on September 26, 1962 in Reykjavik, Iceland. Son of Olafur Sigurdsson.
writer media company executive
Olafsson, Olafur Johann was born on September 26, 1962 in Reykjavik, Iceland. Son of Olafur Sigurdsson.
Degree in physics, Brandeis University.
With Sony Corporation, San Jose, California, 1985—1997. Vice president, special projects Sony United States of America, New York City, 1989—1991. Founder, president, Chief Executive Officer Sony Interactive Entertainment Inc.
(formerly Sony Electronic Public Company), 1991—1996. President Advanta Corporation, 1998—1999. Vice chairman Time Warner Digital Media, New York City, 1999—2003.
Executive vice president Time Warner Inc., since 2003. Board directors Advanta Corporation, since 1997.
Married Anna Olafsson. Children: Arni, Olaf.