Svava Maria Atladottir currently serves as the Chief Transformation Officer and Executive Director at Landspítali University Hospital in Iceland. With a deep commitment to enhancing the patient experience, she focuses on the thoughtful development of technological capabilities, fostering a culture of innovation within healthcare, and strategically working towards ambitious healthcare goals for the future.

She is also a co-author of the book «Discovery Design: Charting New Directions in Healthcare Improvement,» which offers practical insights for addressing healthcare challenges through design thinking. With extensive experience spanning healthcare, innovation, and engineering, Svava brings a wealth of expertise to her leadership position. Prior roles include co-founding Future Medical Systems and working at organizations like IDEO, Abbott Vascular Devices and GE Medical Systems, all reflecting her dedication to improving healthcare.