About Us

We are a team who has developed products, consulted on management & teamwork, and operated hospitality companies.

We are Sweeply.

Our mission

Our mission is to help hospitality businesses create a work environment that is easy to understand, less stressful, and where participating is joyful. We believe simplifying management, communication, and collaboration are key drivers in that kind of work environment.

Connecting hospitality, teamwork, and software

The leadership team

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Thorhildur Edda Gunnarsdottir

CEO

Þórhildur brings a dynamic blend of engineering and digital innovation to Sweeply. Her career spans leading roles in digital strategy and development. As CEO and Co-founder of Júní, a digital agency, she specialized in creating compelling digital experiences, highlighting a passion for maximizing value and minimizing waste. Before Júní, Þórhildur worked for Arion Bank, leading significant digital projects.

Þórhildur holds an M.Sc. in Production Engineering from TU-Berlin and a B.Sc. in Engineering Management from Reykjavik University.

Erlendur Steinn Gudnason COO & co-founder

Erlendur Steinn Gudnason

COO & co-founder

Erlendur is an experienced leader with 20+ years in software and telecommunication. He founded and sold a search engine company and held several leadership positions at Siminn, a telco. Before co-founding Sweeply, he was the CEO of Stiki, a risk management software company.

Erlendur holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Iceland.

Frans Veigar Gardarsson VP of Products & co-founder

Frans Veigar Gardarsson

VP of Products & co-founder

Frans is a software engineer with 7+ years of experience in software development. He developed software products at Mentor and Mint Solutions. Before co-founding Sweeply, he co-founded and led a vacation rental service provider.

Frans holds a BS in Software Engineering from Reykjavik University.

Petar Kostadinov Shomov CTO

Petar Kostadinov Shomov

CTO

Petar is a software entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience as a developer in different domains ranging from software for embedded hardware through security to enterprise software. He was a co-founder of Kolibri, a digital business studio. Before joining Sweeply, Petar served as the VP of Engineering for ActivityStream, a cloud-based operations intelligence service platform.

Petar holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Iceland.

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Brynja Thrastardottir

Customer Success Manager

With over 15 years in the hospitality industry, Brynja is dedicated to ensuring Sweeply’s clients succeed at every stage. Formerly leading the distribution team at Icelandair Hotels, she managed property integrations across booking systems and third-party OTAs, overseeing online sales for 20 hotels. Her extensive background in sales and customer relations allows her to create seamless experiences for Sweeply's clients, ensuring they maximize value from the platform.

Brynja holds a B.Sc. in Business from the University of Iceland.

A wealth of knowledge

Board of directors

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Andri Heiðar Kristinsson

Chairman

Andri is a Partner at Frumtak Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm in Iceland. He has extensive experience in software development, technology, and innovation, having previously served as CEO of Digital Iceland and as a senior product lead at LinkedIn in San Francisco.

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Fridrik Fridriksson

Board member

Friðrik is the Chief Financial Officer at Nýsköpunarsjóður atvinnulífsins (NSA Ventures), Iceland's New Business Venture Fund. He has a diverse background in finance and operations, with experience in media and technology sectors, including roles at IBM Iceland and Skjárinn.

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Magnea Hjalmarsdottir

Board member

Magnea is an experienced hospitality professional, having served as Managing Director of Icelandair Hotels Group for 16 years, overseeing 21 hotels nationwide. She brings valuable insights into hotel operations and growth strategies.

Petur Orri Saemundsen CEO & co-founder

Pétur Orri Sæmundsen

Board member

Pétur is the CEO of Evoly, a company developing AI-integrated software solutions that connect people, processes, and data. A serial entrepreneur, he pioneered Agile software development and digital transformation in Iceland.

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Heimir Fannar Gunnlaugsson

Board member

Heimir is an experienced leader in people, sales, and product within the Northern European market. He is CEO of Nanitor, a global CTEM leader. Previously, he led Microsoft Iceland and was part of Microsoft’s EMEA Black Belt team. Heimir also spearheaded Applicon SAP Core Banking’s expansion in Northern Europe and has entrepreneurial expertise in data analysis and platforms.

Contact Us

hello@getsweeply.com

Borgartun 27, 105 Reykjavik, Iceland

Sweeply ehf.

Company registration number: 650615-0260