About LS Retail, an Aptos Company
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A robust ecosystem of business solutions
We specialize in software solutions for the retail, hospitality, pharmacy, F&B, and forecourt industries.
Built on solid foundations
We have been developing business software for 30 years. Since 2021, LS Retail is part of the Aptos group of companies, where we operate as an independent unit. Aptos, and LS Retail, are owned by the Merchant Banking division of Goldman Sachs, one of the largest managers of private capital globally.
Our mission
Our vision
Our values
Integrity
We conduct business and treat colleagues with honesty and transparency.
Innovation
We value creativity and encourage new ideas and better problem-solving.
Empowerment
We empower our employees to take ownership, grow and excel in their roles.
Customer focus
Partners
Teamwork
Professionalism
Accountability
Fun
We encourage a positive work environment and enjoyable workplace.
Diversity and inclusion
Environmental care
- General Manager
- Management
- Board of Directors
Kristjan Johannsson
General ManagerDadi Karason
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICERHlynur Elisson
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERJohann Thorlaksson
Chief Consulting OfficerJohann is an experienced IT professional with background in programming, consulting, and management. He has worked in the IT industry since the year 2000 and took his first management position in 2006, at Advania in Iceland. Johann joined LS Retail in 2016 as the Regional Director for the European consulting division, after 6 years in Sweden where he worked for Visma Consulting. Currently, Johann manages professional services at LS Retail, utilizing his extensive experience with global partners and customers. He holds a Bachelor's in Computer Science from the University of Iceland and a Master's in Management from Stockholm University.
Bergthora H. Olafsdottir
CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICERGiada Pezzini
VICE PRESIDENT MARKETINGQiping Sun
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT – APACCarsten Wulff
VICE PRESIDENT – EUROPEAD-INTERIM VICE PRESIDENT – AMERICAS
Carsten joined LS Retail in 1998, bringing extensive business development experience since 1994. He has been pivotal in crafting partner strategies and solutions, initially for Navision, the precursor to Microsoft Dynamics 365, and later for LS Retail. Prior to Navision, Carsten spent six years at IBM. Throughout his career, Carsten has consistently demonstrated a commitment to advancing business technologies and fostering growth. His deep expertise in enterprise resource planning and partner development has made him a valuable asset to LS Retail and the industry at large.
Katja Ocvirk
AD-INTERIM REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENTWaddah Laham
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT – MEA & INDIAGunnar Ingimundarson
Senior Strategic AdvisorDavid Bertolino
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARDAmy Krawczyk
BOARD MEMBERAwards
Microsoft Dynamics ISV
of the Year
Since 2008