Sigurdur Sigurðsson
Chairman at VITROLIFE AB
Net worth: 571 461 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Sigurdur Jón Sigurðsson is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 5 different companies. Presently, Mr. Sigurðsson occupies the position of Chairman for Vitrolife AB, Chairman at Icelandic American Chamber of Commerce, Head-Finance at The Housing Finance Fund and President & Chief Executive Officer of Össur hf. In the past he occupied the position of Director at Stodir hf and Chief Executive Officer of Stodir hf (Investment Management) (a subsidiary of Stodir hf), Chief Financial Officer at Álafoss Lopi, Engineer at Bang & Olufsen A, Head-International Division at Eimskip Ísland ehf and Director-Research Liaison Office at the University of Iceland. Sigurdur Jón Sigurðsson received an MBA from Alliant International University and an undergraduate degree from SDE College.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VITROLIFE AB
0.02% | 2022-12-30 | 30,400 ( 0.02% ) | 571 461 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Sigurdur Sigurðsson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| VITROLIFE AB | Chairman | 2023-07-31 |
The Housing Finance Fund
 The Housing Finance Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Housing Financing Fund (HFF) is an independent government institution granting mortgage loans to individuals, municipalities, companies and organizations to finance housing purchase and construction work. The fund is financially independent and funds its lending and operations by its own income. The purpose of the fund is to ensure housing security and equality for all Icelanders through lending and organization of housing affairs and special investments in order to increase people´s opportunities of obtaining and leasing housing on controllable terms. The Housing Financing Fund grants such as General housing and home improvement loans to individuals, Loans for rental housing to municipalities, companies and organizations, and Loans for extensive housing renovations due to borrower´s limited physical capabilities. The Board of the Housing Financing Fund is free to create new loan classes, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Social Affairs. The Housing Financing Fund replaced the Icelandic Housing Authority upon the confirmation of the new Housing Act, no. 44/1998 once the State Building Fund and the Workers´ Building Fund were merged. The history of official lending for residential housing dates back to 1955 when the law on housing control, mortgage lending for housing construction and the elimination of unhealthy housing was confirmed. The Housing Authority was founded two years later and then the Housing Financing Fund at the beginning of 1999. | Director of Finance/CFO | 2011-01-23 |
Former positions of Sigurdur Sigurðsson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| EMBLA MEDICAL HF. | Chief Executive Officer | 2022-03-31 |
| Rio Tinto Alcan á Íslandi hf | Director/Board Member | 2015-01-01 |
| Stodir hf (Investment Management) | President | 2010-05-16 |
Glitnir Banki hf
 Glitnir Banki hf Major BanksFinance The Group's principal activity is to provide financial services to both private customers and businesses. The Group's home markets are Iceland and Norway where it offers a broad range of financial services, including corporate banking, investment banking, capital markets, investment management and retail banking. Outside of the home markets the Group has operations in Finland, Sweden, UK, Luxembourg, US, Canada, China and Russia. The bank will furthermore open an office in India in the second half of 2008. The Group's international expansion is mainly driven by two specialized industry sectors, seafood and sustainable energy, in which the bank has developed significant industry expertise built on its Icelandic and Norwegian heritage. The Group's shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX in Iceland under the symbol GLB. | Director/Board Member | 2009-04-13 |
| Reykjavik University | Director/Board Member | 2008-12-31 |
Training of Sigurdur Sigurðsson
| Alliant International University | Masters Business Admin |
| SDE College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| BANG & OLUFSEN A/S | Consumer Durables |
| VITROLIFE AB | Health Technology |
| EMBLA MEDICAL HF. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
Glitnir Banki hf
Glitnir Banki hf Major BanksFinance The Group's principal activity is to provide financial services to both private customers and businesses. The Group's home markets are Iceland and Norway where it offers a broad range of financial services, including corporate banking, investment banking, capital markets, investment management and retail banking. Outside of the home markets the Group has operations in Finland, Sweden, UK, Luxembourg, US, Canada, China and Russia. The bank will furthermore open an office in India in the second half of 2008. The Group's international expansion is mainly driven by two specialized industry sectors, seafood and sustainable energy, in which the bank has developed significant industry expertise built on its Icelandic and Norwegian heritage. The Group's shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX in Iceland under the symbol GLB. | Finance |
Landsbankinn hf
 Landsbankinn hf Major BanksFinance Landsbankinn hf engages in the provision of banking and financial services. It operates through the following segments: Personal Banking, Corporate Banking, Markets, Treasury, and Support Functions. The Personal Banking segment provides financial services through the bank’s branch network to individuals and to small and medium-size businesses. The Corporate Banking offers financial services to corporate clients and to small and medium-size businesses. The Markets segment includes brokerage services in securities, foreign currencies and derivatives, securities offerings, and advisory services. The Treasury segment incorporates the bank’s funding and liquidity management, market making in money markets, and determines the bank’s internal pricing. The Support Functions segment consists of finance (excluding treasury), risk management, and information technology; as well as the chief executive officer's office which comprises of human resources, marketing and communications, and compliance. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland. | Finance |
Samherji hf
 Samherji hf Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Samherji hf operates as a fishing company. Its products include farmed fish, frozen at sea, land processed and pelagic fish. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Akureyri, Iceland. | Process Industries |
RPC Promens Group AS
 RPC Promens Group AS Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing RPC Promens Group AS develops, manufactures, and distributes plastic packaging products. It provides a range of packaging products for customers in the consumer, chemical, and medical industries, and also components for the automotive and electronic industries. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway. | Producer Manufacturing |
Stodir hf
 Stodir hf Investment ManagersFinance Stodir hf operates an investment company with interests in investments in the financials and insurance industry. t offers investment services to its subsidiaries. The firm offers investments in the flight and tourism industry. The company was founded on July 20, 1973 and is headquartered in Reykjavík, Iceland. | Finance |
Eimskip Ísland ehf
 Eimskip Ísland ehf Marine ShippingTransportation Eimskip provides marine transportation and logistics services. It offers shipping and supply chain management solutions, with a focus on temperature-controlled cargo. The firm also offers liner, logistics, terminal, trucking operations, trucking distribution, warehousing, eport and rate request services. The company was founded in 1914 and is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland. | Transportation |
Sterling Airlines A/S
 Sterling Airlines A/S AirlinesTransportation Sterling Airlines A/S provides passenger air transportation services. It operates both charter and scheduled flights to more than 40 destinations across Europe, including Copenhagen, Aalborg, Billund, Oslo, Stockholm, and Gothenburg. Its fleet consists of eight Boeing 737-800, 17 Boeing 737-700, and four Boeing 737-500 planes. The company has offices in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Gothenburg, Billund, Bergen, Malmoe, and Aalborg. Sterling Airlines was founded in September, 2005 and is headquartered in Dragør, Denmark | Transportation |
| Stodir hf (Investment Management) | Finance |
The Housing Finance Fund
The Housing Finance Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Housing Financing Fund (HFF) is an independent government institution granting mortgage loans to individuals, municipalities, companies and organizations to finance housing purchase and construction work. The fund is financially independent and funds its lending and operations by its own income. The purpose of the fund is to ensure housing security and equality for all Icelanders through lending and organization of housing affairs and special investments in order to increase people´s opportunities of obtaining and leasing housing on controllable terms. The Housing Financing Fund grants such as General housing and home improvement loans to individuals, Loans for rental housing to municipalities, companies and organizations, and Loans for extensive housing renovations due to borrower´s limited physical capabilities. The Board of the Housing Financing Fund is free to create new loan classes, subject to the approval of the Ministry of Social Affairs. The Housing Financing Fund replaced the Icelandic Housing Authority upon the confirmation of the new Housing Act, no. 44/1998 once the State Building Fund and the Workers´ Building Fund were merged. The history of official lending for residential housing dates back to 1955 when the law on housing control, mortgage lending for housing construction and the elimination of unhealthy housing was confirmed. The Housing Authority was founded two years later and then the Housing Financing Fund at the beginning of 1999. | Miscellaneous |
Iceland Chamber of Commerce
 Iceland Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Iceland Chamber of Commerce is a business organization that serves as a Chamber of Commerce. The non-profit company is based in Kringlan, Iceland. | Commercial Services |
| Álafoss Lopi | |
| Rio Tinto Alcan á Íslandi hf | |
| Icelandic Trade Council | |
Icelandic American Chamber of Commerce
 Icelandic American Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Icelandic American Chamber of Commerce supports Icelandic companies in entering foreign markets and facilitates foreign investment in the Icelandic economy. Business Iceland, located in Reykjavik, provides a wide array of services to Icelandic companies looking to expand in foreign markets, including information and analysis of overseas markets, promotion in target markets, and marketing projects in collaboration with industries and companies. The American company also holds events such as the Our Climate Future event and are mapping the startup ecosystem in Iceland. Business Iceland operates under a long-term strategy for exports and offers export services, investment opportunities, and collaborative awards. | Commercial Services |
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