Paul Bjarnason
About Paul Bjarnason
Paul Bjarnason serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at Axio, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in operations, pricing policy, and strategic partnerships, having held senior roles at companies such as General Dynamics, IBM, and Metalogix.
Current Role at Axio
Paul Bjarnason serves as the Chief Commercial Officer at Axio, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing commercial strategies and driving business growth within the organization. His leadership is focused on enhancing operational efficiency and fostering strategic partnerships to support Axio's objectives in the Washington DC-Baltimore area.
Previous Experience at General Dynamics Information Technology
Before joining Axio, Paul Bjarnason worked at General Dynamics Information Technology as the Director of Pricing Policy and Analysis from 1991 to 2000. During his nine years in this role, he was based in Fairfax, VA, and contributed significantly to pricing strategies and policy development within the organization.
Professional Background at IBM and Metalogix Software
Paul Bjarnason held the position of Director of Global Operations at IBM from 2007 to 2011, where he was based in Dulles, VA. Following his tenure at IBM, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Metalogix Software from 2011 to 2018 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. His roles in these companies involved operational leadership and strategic oversight.
Education and Expertise in Finance
Paul Bjarnason studied at the William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Finance from 1986 to 1990. He furthered his education at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completing a program in Commercial Real Estate Investment and Analysis in 2019.
Specialization in Negotiations and Talent Development
Paul Bjarnason specializes in complex legal and financial negotiations, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions. He has a proven track record in implementing operational discipline to drive business results and has extensive experience in building and retaining top talent, emphasizing teamwork and long-term retention in his leadership approach.