Hafsteinn Hauksson

Hafsteinn Hauksson is Chief Economist at Kvika Bank in London, with nearly 15 years of experience in Icelandic and international financial markets. His work spans economic research, sovereign advisory and private equity, giving him insight into the links between financial markets, the economy and geopolitics. His recent focus includes global trade, supply chain security, and the effects of geopolitical supply shocks on Iceland’s economy. Before joining Kvika, he advised emerging-market governments on debt management and restructuring at Newstate Partners. He previously worked as an economist at Arion Bank and began his career as a journalist covering economics and politics for Channel 2. A regular media commentator and conference speaker, he holds an MSc in Finance and Economics from the London School of Economics, where he was a Chevening Scholar, and a degree in Economics from the University of Iceland.